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2011-01-03T16:19:00.001-08:00

Weekend Print Production Notes from 11/29/2010

2010-11-30T17:51:00.000-08:00

- Hewlett Packard announced it sold five Indigo 5500 production color systems to C2 Imaging, a printshop in St. Paul, Minnesota.

- Xerox announced that customers who own some of their production monochrome systems can pay for a temporary speed upgrade. Details:
o Applies to Nuvera 100, 120 and 200 models
o Called the Xerox Flex Speed Program
o Entails field installation of firmware by technician
o Provides boost to speed for up to 90 days
o Customer can extend for another 90 days
o Maximum speed boost of 44ppm
o Cost for 90 day period runs from $2000 to $7500 depending on model
o Service contract pricing remains same

- Xerox announced a new option for its Xerox 700 Digital Color Press, the SquareFold Trimmer Module. Details:
o Also for the 1000 Digital Color Press, 4112 and 4127
o Option for the Booklet Maker Finisher or Light Production Finisher
o Provides square folding, and creasing of cover sheets in booklets
o Provides face trimming of booklets
o Minimizes toner cracking on the fold line
o Pricing not announced

- Xerox announced it sold 1000 Digital Color Press to Kellmatt, a printshop in England.

o Two other new Xerox models are based on the above, and are aimed at the light production market, and are called the Xerox Color 550 and Color 560. Differences are:
 550 offers 50ppm color and 55ppm b/w
 560 offers 60ppm color and 65ppm b/w
 Base MSRPs of $34,700 and $39,200
 Replace the DocuColor 252 and 260
 2400x2400dpi
 Comes standard with two 500 sheet paper drawers, 200 sheet letter drawer and 250 sheet stack bypass
 Auto duplex standard
 $2000 for letter size LCT
 $5995 for 13” x 19” LCT, or $9995 for dual drawer 13”x19” LCT
 Handles up to 300gsm (runs at half speed)
 10.4” color LCD touch screen on armature
 Document feeder holds up to 250 originals
• Top color scan speed of 50opm
• Can scan both sides of original at same time
 30K yield for black toner, and 34K yield for color
 Black drum yield of 85,700 pages
 Color drums yield 194,500 pages
 Does not come standard with a print controller so choices are:
• $18,000 for Xerox FreeFlow server
• $6995 for embedded EFI Fiery
• $25,500 for external EFI Fiery
• $16,000 for external Creo
 $999 for single line fax, can add two more lines for $1399
• $990 Internet fax option
 Finishing options include:
• $2995 finisher with 50 sheet stapling and hole punch
• $4995 finisher with 50 sheet staple, hole punch and booklet making of 15 sheets
• $6550 finisher with 100 sheet stapler, hole punch and cover inserter
• $11,800 finisher with 25 sheet booklet maker
o $5700 for trifold/z-fold option

Weekend Print Production Notes 11/21/10

2010-11-22T18:06:00.000-08:00

- Do customers prefer printing color photos or viewing the on-line? In a recent study conducted by the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) about people’s preference to have their photos printed, or view online:
o 59% preferred to look at printed images
o 38% preferred to look at them on-line
o 3% preferred both
o 18% preferred print because they could see more detail
o 30% preferred print because they were easier to look through
o 36% liked prints better due to quality, and bright, shiny, saturated colors
o 56% who print photos spend more time looking at them than those who view on-line
o 31% prefer to print themselves
o 28% prefer a printshop to print

- Do customers prefer printing books or reading them on-line? Study conducted by Kuruniawan & Zaphiris showed that reading text from a monitor was 10 to 30% slower than reading from paper.

- Xerox announced it will spend millions to install giant interactive displays in a dozen airports to promote its partnerships with Target and Marriott. (Xerox also reported it has $9.5 billion in debt)

- Xerox announced it sold iGen4 production color systems ($640K each) to:
o CCG Marketing Solutions (bought two each)
o Concentrix (a division of SYNNEX Corp.)
o Ditto Document Solutions
o MagnetStreet
o Filmon of Turkey

-=Greetings from "The Hook"=-

Weekend Print Production Notes 8/22/10

2010-08-22T17:40:00.000-07:00

- Fuji announced it sold a Color 1000 Press (made by Fuji but also sold by Xerox in U.S.) to Dashing Print of Sydney, Australia. It also sold a Color 1000 Press to Western Mailing of New Zealand.

- Xerox announced following production print system sales:
o Xerox Color 1000 Press and two Nuvera 144 b/w systems to Conlin’s Digital Print & Copy Center in Pennsylvania
o Xerox Color 800 Press to Alphagraphics of Cherry Creek, Denver, Colorado.
o Xerox Nuvera 288 to CMP of Dorsett, England
o All made by Fuji

- A survey conducted by WhatTheyThink of printshop owners, when asked “What’s Your Next Big Equipment Investment?”
o 16% = bindery
o 35% = digital press
o 10% = mailing
o 29% = production inkjet
o 10% = wide format
o 0% = offset press

- XMPie, maker of variable data software, announced it will have its annual Users Group Conference on 9/12-15/2010 in Orlando, Florida.

- According to Howie Fenton of the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF), paper for digital color presses:
o when made have moisture content of 4-6% of its total weight
o in best conditions, paper is designed to be stable in a 45-55% relative humidity at 72 degrees Farenheit
o moisture content affects toner adhesion, paper jams and fuser roller temperature
o if paper is left unwrapped, it absorbs more moisture

-=Greetings from Sandy Hook=-

Average selling price for offset press prints is 6-10 cents per page

2010-08-18T16:24:00.000-07:00

- According to a study conducted by Kodak about the print for pay industry:

o Total print revenues grew from 2006 to 2007 by 1.7%

o Offset press revenue grew from 2006 to 2007 by 1.7%

o From 2007 to 2008, offset press shipments declined by 1.5%

o Total print shipments were down 13% in 2009, and 5% down in 2010

o Profit from digital print averages 20-40%
o Profit from offset press is 1-4%
o Average run length is less than 10,000 pieces per job
o Run lengths have decreased by 30% in last 5 years
o Average time to run a 1,000 piece job on offset press is 30 minutes for makeready plus 15 minutes for actual printing for a total average of 45 minutes
o Average selling price for offset press prints is 6-10 cents per page with profit of 1-4%
o Average cost per page for high speed digital is 10-14 cents per page
o Average cost per page for offset press job for 500-1000 run length is 35-45 cents per page

-=Greetingd from Sandy Hook=-

Xerox 800 Digital Color Press and 1000 Digital Color Press "Spec Review"

2010-04-26T16:51:00.000-07:00

- Xerox, at the OnDemand show in Philadelphia, allowed the public to see their new color production print models, the 800 Digital Color Press and 1000 Digital Color Press featuring:

o Actually made by Fuji of Japan
o Base MSRPs of $350,000 and $395,000 respectively
o Xerox hired Frank Romano (famous RIT professor) to create video endorsing this product
o In same size frame as the huge Xerox iGen4 (74” high) and weighs 3,197lbs.
o Unlike the iGen units, these new models use polymerized toner (called EA for polymerized “emulsion aggregate” technology)
o Unlike iGen units, does NOT use fuser oil that can drip inside engine, so this unit has paper drawers underneath the engine for smaller footprint than iGen
o 80ppm and 100ppm top speeds respectively
o Advertised as offering “2400dpi” (not true 8 bits per pixel as Xerox takes a pixel from a 600dpi data stream and divides it into 4 quadrants to get 2400dpi effect)
o 4 tandem OPC drum design with expected life of 800,000 impressions per drum
o Uses dual corotron grids that are self-cleaning
o Uses 5 toner cartridges, as the fifth is clear toner, for optional flood gloss or spot gloss applications (this is first color toner unit with in-line gloss coating, as the Kodak NexPress’s NexGlosser is an off-line device)
o Uses a mylar film transfer belt called a “Intermediate Belt Transfer System” or “IBT Technology”
o Uses fuser belt system instead of traditional fuser rollers, using a dual fuser to run thick stocks at same speed as plain paper
o “In-line Belt Cooling” along with paper decurl mechanism to reduce paper curl
o Requires a 240v/50amp outlet
o Recommended monthly volume of 300,000 pages per month
 Maximum duty cycle of 1.75 million pages per month
o Comes standard with two 2,000 sheet paper drawers
 Optional LCT adds two more 2,000 sheet paper drawers
 Maximum paper capacity of 8,000 sheets
 Auto tray switching with on-the fly paper add feature
 Maximum paper size of 13”x19.2” out of any paper source
 Heavy or coated paper out of any drawer
 Optional tray insert to handle 4”x 6” postcard media
 Maximum paper weight handling up to 350gsm
o Xerox promises back to front registration of 0.5 millimeters for auto duplex output
o Has “Customer Replaceable Unit System” called SMART technology, meaning the customer is responsible for replacing 40 different cartridges, even though they must have a service contract from Xerox.(this includes 5 different toner cartridges, 5 different drums, mylar IBT transfer belt, fuser belts, paper feed tires, etc.)(even though the customer will be responsible for performing most of the service, Xerox apparently has no plans for discounting the click charge)
 Customer is provided with a special screwdriver that allows them to open up the doors of the machine
o Xerox plans on submitting the units for certification (Pantone, FOGRA, etc.)
o Customers have choice of EFI Fiery, Kodak Creo, or Xerox branded FreeFlow print controllers
o Optional “Profit Accelerator” programs to teach customer how to market & sell output, includes DVD, templates, VDP samples and more
o Finishing options include:
 Interface Module (required purchase to attach any finishers)
 GBC hole punching system
 GBC punch and bind (up to 100 sheets with plastic bind)
 5000 sheet stackers (can have two maximum)
 Fold unit (C and Z folding)
 200 sheet post process cover inserter
 Booklet maker (25 sheet booklets maximum) with optional face trimmer
 Tape binding up to 125 sheets
 Plockmatic Pro booklet maker (30 sheet booklets) with face trim

-=Cheers from Sandy Hook"

Xerox now shipping the iGen4 220 Perfecting Press

2010-04-22T16:40:00.000-07:00

Xerox now shipping the iGen4 220 Perfecting Press selling for $1,212,550.00. This is two iGen4 production color systems bolted together, so that it can produce two-sided color documents at 110 per minute.

- Xerox launched a new eCommerce site for their customers called “Xerox MySupport” offering:
o provided at no charge
o password accessed personal website
o security updates
o newsletters
o support updates
o meter submission
o usage patterns
o meter reads between billings
o export data to create usage reports
o apparently you can NOT place a service call or order supplies using this free portal

-=Cheers from Sandy Hook=-

New Estimator Wide-Format Work-Flow solution featured at Orlando ISA show April 8-10

2010-03-17T16:55:00.000-07:00

Estimator Corp News Release

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

New Estimator Wide-Format Work-Flow solution featured at Orlando ISA show April 8-10

Estimator, Estimating, Job Entry & Work-Flow with unique solutions for Sheetfed, Web, Wide-Format, Digital and Flexo, announces the release of its new generation Windows 7 compatible software.

Estimator also provides Full-Metric configuration with a simple click... converts Estimator’s Unique Single-Screen Estimating & Management Software from inches and pounds to Metric with GSM input Millimeter scale and Kilogram weight...Ideal for Multi-National companies. Overseas representation inquiries welcome.

Estimator’s Creative features make it the Fastest, Easiest Single-Screen, Mistake Proof, Intelligent, High-Speed... Print-Estimating & Job-Entry Management System available.

Estimator’s easy-to-use low-cost solutions delivers 19 unique reports all in an error-free, single screen environment and include analysis of sales and productivity and department production load schedules. New Custom Freight and Services section allows a variety of options with the ability to have different pricing sources and mark-ups from different suppliers, as well as complete Buy-Out option for Printers and Brokers.

All programs include Set-up and installation in 2 weeks or less with regular updates and full live maintenance.

Interested parties may contact Estimator to arrange a short Webinar and have the unrestricted 60-day trial program installed in their plant.

Ricoh Pro c720 "Price Review"

2010-02-23T17:37:00.001-08:00

- Ricoh announced pricing for the PRO C720, which is 72ppm version of the C900 production color system. Details:
- Base MSRP of $104,099 for print only version
- Base MSRP of $121,098 for MFP version
- Optional $140 kit for embedded applications
- Optional embedded EFI Fiery, but does NOT offer a CREO option or external Fiery
- Does NOT offer optional perfect binder or ring binder
- 320K/month max duty cycle

-=Cheers=-

Xerox Concept Color 220

2010-01-30T13:46:00.001-08:00

Oki pro900DP Digital Color Press

2010-01-27T17:29:00.000-08:00

Innovative product line includes color cut-sheet printers,
digital envelope press and digital web press, all delivering supreme print
quality, color accuracy and media flexibility at aggressive operating costs

OKI Data Americas, which markets its products
under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, today announced the launch of the OKI proColor™ Series, an innovative line of products for color-critical applications in graphic arts and production environments. The OKI proColor Series delivers professional-quality color output, consistent color accuracy
powered by embedded EFI Fiery® and PANTONE® calibration on select models, and exceptional media flexibility with variable data capabilities -- all at aggressive operating costs.

The OKI proColor Series includes the pro810 Series, pro910 and pro930 cut-sheet
printers, pro900DP digital envelope press and pro510DW digital web press.

"The OKI proColor Series is a breakthrough in color technology for this market
because it gives customers the power to perform short-run jobs faster and more
cost-effectively than they ever could before -- such as 200 envelopes with
variable data in minutes," said Randy Rickert, Director, Graphic Arts &
Production, OKI Data Americas. "Print shops will now have the ability to compete in new spaces
and in-house production shops will have access to unprecedented quality output
from a more conducive footprint."

The innovative OKI proColor Series includes the following products, each
available with an industry-leading 2-year On Site Warranty¹:

pro810 Series (U.S. List pricing starting at $3,248): The pro810 is an affordable complement to costly AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) plotters, delivering fast, professional-quality color proofs. With exceptional color accuracy and high productivity speeds of 30 pages per minute (ppm) color/32 ppm monochrome², the pro810 fits seamlessly into existing BIM (Building Information Modeling) workflows.

pro910 ($5,960 U.S. List price): Competing at the entry-point of the high-quality, short run color market is possible with the pro910 tabloid/A3 digital color printer. External RIP software enables users to utilize existing color assets, while benefiting from HD (High-Definition) Color output; media flexibility including card stock, magnetic media and static clings; media handling of paper stock up to 330 gsm; and fast, on-demand production printing speeds of 31ppmcolor/36ppm monochrome1, all at aggressive operating costs.

pro930 ($10,230 U.S. List price): The pro930 tabloid/A3 printer delivers exceptional color output and consistently accurate color matching every time, with PANTONE® calibration, embedded EFI Fiery® and SmartRIP® technology for fast, automated color workflow. This new alternative for high-quality, short run color printing has variable data capabilities and is the lowest cost, embedded solution supporting XMPie®. This product, like its entry-level
counterpart, supports a wide range of media substrates, enhancing its print shop
capabilities.

pro900DP ($26,500 U.S. List price): The pro900DP digital envelope color press revolutionizes short-run, on-demand print jobs, with the ability to produce variable data on a wide range of media, including full-color envelopes. Powered by PANTONE® calibration and an embedded EFI Fiery® controller for unmatched color accuracy, the pro900DP's high-capacity lift holds up to 4,000 sheets of 20lb. bond paper for high-productivity printing at attractive running
costs.

pro510DW ($36,200 U.S. List price): With the pro510DW digital color web press, customers can achieve fast, continuous web printing at up to 30 feet/minute (5.1" per second slew rate), handling a 2,500 foot roll of stock. The compact and easy-to-operate pro510DW supports paper, labels and various tag stocks and includes automatic cut and reload between print jobs to eliminate operator intervention. This product is creating new market spaces with its
innovation!

The OKI proColor Series is available exclusively through a select group of partners serving the graphic arts and production market. The pro810 Series, pro910 and pro930 will be available in February, and the pro900DP and pro510DW will be available in March.

All OKI Printing Solutions products are built on parent company OKI Data Corporation's
history of leadership and innovation in color printing, such as digital LED technology and SinglePass Color™. This technology allows OKI Data Americas to manufacture products that require fewer moving parts for increased reliability.

OKI Printing Solutions provides live³, toll-free technical support 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with agents based in North America.

# # #

√OKI, Reg. OKI Electric Industry Co., Ltd. ENERGY STAR Reg. T.M.
U.S. EPA, Single Pass Color T.M. and design Reg. T.M. OKI Data Corp., proColor,√
TM, OKI Data Americas, EFI, Fiery, SmartRIP Reg. T.M., Electronics For Imaging,
Inc√., Pantone, Reg. T.M., Pantone, Inc. XMPie Reg. T.M. XMPie.√

¹ Available in the U.S. only.
²
Published performance results based on laboratory testing. Individual results
may vary.
³ Available in the U.S. and Canada only.

About Oki Data Americas, Inc.:

OKI Data Americas Inc.,
headquartered in Mount Laurel, N.J., and a subsidiary of OKI Data Corporation of Japan,markets PC peripheral equipment and customized document management solutions under the OKI Printing Solutions brand, including digital color and monochrome printers, color and monochrome multifunction products, serial impact dot matrix printers, thermal label
printers and POS printers, as well as a full line of options, accessories and consumables. OKI Data Americas also serves the Graphic Arts & Production market with the OKI proColor™ Series. OKI Data Americas takes a consultative approach to supporting every customer's needs and delivering individualized print solutions that optimize business performance. The company's innovative technology is backed by Tokyo-based parent company Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., a world leader in information processing systems, telecommunications and electronics; and an approximately $5.7 billion multinational corporation according to its FY 2008 financial
reporting. Keeping its customers' needs top of mind, OKI Data Americas is ISO
9001:2000 certified and offers a selection of ENERGY STAR(r) certified products.

Wow! Killer Products!

-=Cheers=-

Print Production Weekend Notes

2010-01-23T20:04:00.000-08:00

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- A printshop announced it is installing a wind turbine to generate electricity to drive its production systems. Phoenix Press, of North Haven, CT, hopes to use the turbine to provide one third of the power it needs to run its Kodak DigiMaster 9110, Canon imageRUNNER 7095 and imageRUNNER C5180 units.

- Hewlett Packard announced it sold two Indigo 7000 production color systems to Capitol City Press of Tumwater, Washington.

- Hewlett Packard announced it sold an Indigo 5500 to ProGraphics Communications of Atlanta, GA.

- Hewlett Packard announced it sold an Indigo 5500 production color system to Positive Images of Mitcham, Surrey, England.

- Ricoh launched a new production color system, called the PRO C720 system offering:
- Slowed down, cheaper version of the slow selling C900
- Offers a top speed of 72ppm versus 90ppm of the C900
- Maximum duty cycle of only 320K/month
- Runs at same speed, regardless of paper weight, like the C900, up to 110lb. cover
- Uses same EFI Fiery as C900
- finishing options are limited to saddle stitch booklet maker and standard finisher

- Xerox announced it has sold a Xerox Nuvera 288 production b/w system to CFH Total Document Management of Somerset, England.

- Xerox announced it has sold a Xerox Nuvera 288 production b/w system and an iGen3 production color system to Hamilton Printing Co. of Castleton, NY.

-=Cheers=-

Weekend Print Production Notes

2010-01-15T20:33:00.000-08:00

Printshop revenue for month of November in the U.S., was a total of $7.38 billion a decline of 8% compared to last year. It was the first November to be below $8 billion since 2003.

Heidelberg, the large German offset press maker, now supported financially by the German government, is looking to get back into the digital printers market according to Business Week magazine. Apparently, it is even considering partnering with Kodak. As you may recall, Heidelberg sold its digital press business to Kodak, after buying it from Kodak a few years earlier. This division includes the DigiMaster b/w systems and the NexPress color systems.

Memjet, the company that has been promising a high speed color inkjet copier, announced it has hired a new executive. Len Lauer, former COO of Qualcomm, will be the new Memjet President and CEO, working out the San Diego office. (Memjet has 2,600patents related to technology developed by Mr. Kia Silverbrook of Australia)

Direct Color Systems Inc. launched the Millenium 700, which can produce a full color plastic name badge in 25 seconds. Purchase price, and cost per card were not announced.

-=Cheers=-

Ricoh Launches Pro C720/C720s Color Production System

2010-01-14T13:17:00.000-08:00

Ricoh Launches Pro C720/C720s Color Production System

New Light Production Digital System Offers Affordable Alternative for Color Printing, Scanning, Copying and Document Storage
WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, announced today the official launch of the RICOH® Pro C720/C720s, a production class multi-functional color system, the latest addition to Ricoh's Pro series of products, designed specifically for the production environment. This flexible system is targeted at corporate and commercial professional print environments with demanding application needs. The Pro C720/C720s has a robust duty cycle of 320,000 images per month, and runs at 72 pages-per-minute (PPM) regardless of paper weight.

The RICOH Pro C720s allows customers to complete a wide range of applications within one system. The Pro C720s offers high-resolution scanning, copying, and automated distribution to multiple destinations, including e-mail, URL, and FTP. It also allows customers to store files on a document server so you can reprint them without re-ripping the files.

Central to the operation of the RICOH Pro C720/C720s is a server-based EFI Fiery® Print controller. The Fiery platform optimizes the Pro C720/C720s with top speed, quality, advanced color management, and integrated work-flow utilities that provide the customer with complete control over digital file processing at every stage of production. The Fiery is an open, flexible solution addressing the demanding requirements of Commercial Printers, In-Plant Print Shops, and Central Reproduction Departments (CRDs). The Fiery controller is a standard component of the Pro C720/C720s and includes a number of value-added workflow and job automation utilities such as Fiery Graphic Arts Package, Standard Edition, EFI Hot Folders, Fiery WebTools, and more.

Additionally, the RICOH Pro C720/C720s offers a wide range of advanced in-line finishing options that can be configured to customers' exact requirements, providing enhanced flexibility and efficiency. Options include a high capacity stacker which enables longer unattended print runs, and an array of document handling and finishing options.

The Pro C720/C720s is engineered to provide maximum uptime and reliability to customers in demanding print environments. It is ideal for print-for-pay shops, CRDs and other environments that need to take on more color jobs, increase revenue, and lower cost. The Pro C720/C720s incorporates Trained Customer Replacement Units (TCRU's) that enable operators to replace key components of the system, providing improved productivity. In addition, Ricoh bundles remote diagnostics, troubleshooting and online consumable ordering through the included @Remote diagnostic solution.

The Pro C720/C720s feature large capacity trays that incorporate air-assist paper feeding for sheets up to 13" x 19.2". The Pro C720/C720s handles media basis weights from 16lb bond to 110lb cover and prints at rated speed regardless of basis weight.

"With the economy still on the rebound we're continuing to develop cost-effective solutions that help our customers improve their bottom lines. We've had very good customer experiences with the C900, and the Pro C720 builds on the reliability and quality of the same platform," said Carl Joachim, vice president of Marketing for PPBG, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "We've made good inroads in the production color market over the past year, not only with the Pro C900, but also with our solutions and professional services that address emerging applications such as Web2Print and VDP."

Order taking for the C720/C720S will be effective immediately, with availability scheduled for February 2010. The product will be available through US channels of distribution that include Ricoh Business Solutions, IKON and authorized independent dealers. Additional distribution within the Ricoh Americas group is planned through Ricoh Canada Limited and Ricoh Latin America.

For more information on the C720/C720s and other PPBG products and solutions, please visit www.ricoh-usa.com/ppbg/.

About Ricoh's Production Printing Business Group:

The Production Printing Business Group (PPBG) of Ricoh Americas Corporation is dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art, high-speed production systems that provide efficient document workflows with high-volume production printing and finishing. Incorporating superior engineering, service, reliable technology, and extensive software and finishing options, PPBG helps production centers to cost-effectively modernize and streamline their operations to meet today's rapid turnaround and high-quality demands.

Ricoh Americas Corporation, founded in 1962, is headquartered in West Caldwell, NJ and is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 73-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2008 sales in excess of $20 billion.

Information about Ricoh's Production Printing Business Group can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com/ppbg/.

All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.

Ricoh Web Site: www.ricoh-usa.com

-=Cheers=-

Downtown Print and Copy standardises on Xerox

2010-01-13T16:55:00.000-08:00

Downtown Print and Copy, based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, has standardised on Xerox equipment following the purchase of a DocuColor 5000AP to replace an ageing DocuColor 2060 and a wide-format 6204 to replace an Oce plan printer. The new machines were installed in August and operational the same day.

‘The DC5000AP has placed us at the forefront of quality, production and ultimately service,’ says David Scholtz, owner of Downtown Print and Copy. ‘For example,
we are able to produce 500 full colour business cards printed on 300gsm in only 40 seconds. Our customers are now getting the best quality and turnaround time and at the right price.’

Downtown Print and Copy has a 10-year relationship with Xerox equipment, supplied and serviced by local Bytes Document Solutions’ authorised dealer, Digi Copiers.

Prior to its latest acquisitions the Eastern Cape business, with 24 employees between its head office in central Port Elizabeth and branches in Walmer and Lorraine, had four DC12 colour copiers and printers with EFI Fiery and Splash RIPs, two DocuTech 6135 production black and white printers, an 8100 plan printer, a DC3535 colour copier and printer, two WorkCentre Pro 45 copiers and printers, a DigiPath Make Ready pre-press system, and a DC252 colour copier and printer with a Creo RIP.

‘We chose Xerox because they have always looked after us as a business, they are professional, skilled and competent in their field,’ said Scholtz. ‘We have looked at other offerings which were cheaper but, because we are in the print-for-pay market, if the solution does not work we are out of business. Xerox equipment seems to be made to last and from our past experience we know that it does.

‘We standardised on Xerox because we believe that the product and solution are the most powerful at this stage of the game and most important, the after-sales service delivered by Digi Copiers is on par with Bytes Document Solutions standards which is recognised as the best in the industry,’ he said.

Downtown Print and Copy has also seen an uptick in business in its short run operations following its latest acquisitions.

The newest machine, the DocuColor 5000AP, has in addition enabled the business to increase the run lengths of jobs due to the lower running costs of the system.

‘Anyone with a need for colour printing will put the DC5000 to good use, while the 6204 meets the needs of the architecture and design industry,’ said Scholtz. He added that the newest systems are easy to understand and operate and require no specialised training.

‘Downtown Print and Copy has operated in Port Elizabeth for the past 28 years,’ said Paul Haglich (pictured above). ‘They have a huge amount of experience in the industry, long-standing clients because of the service they bring to market, and it’s a huge feather in our cap that they have standardised on our equipment.’

Click here for more Downtown Print and Copy standardises on Xerox

Printing decreases for first time in U.S.?

2010-01-10T15:44:00.000-08:00

Printing decreases for first time in U.S.? According to researcher, Jake Wang, of IDC:

- “Starting with the fourth quarter of 2008, we saw a definite drop in printer page outputs”
- IDC uses computer software to monitor the use of 700,000 printers and MFPs in the U.S.
- “It was like going over a waterfall.”
- Total of 1.5 trillion pages for the year, or 5,000 sheets of printouts per man, woman & child.
- Predicts drop of 10% in 2010.
- “When an economy sheds million of workers, there are that many employees who aren’t
doing the printing”
- “I’m thinking fewer contracts are signed. Fewer documents sent from one person to another”
- Expects increase in 2011 after the recovery.
- Forrester Research predicts that electronic bank statements will start declining in 2010.
- In 2007, the Securities & Exchange Commission stopped requiring corporations to mail out printed annual reports to shareholders.

Indigo 5500 sold to ProGraphics

2009-12-30T15:54:00.001-08:00

- Hewlett Packard announced that it sold an Indigo 5500 production color system to ProGraphics Communications, a printshop in Atlanta, GA.

In addition, it sold an Indigo 7000 system to L&D Mail Masters, a print shop in New Albany, IN.

-=cheers=-

bizhub PRO and magicolor Products Recognized for Overall Performance and Achievement

2009-12-18T20:29:00.000-08:00

Ramsey, N.J. - December 16, 2009 - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that Better Buys for Business has named Konica Minolta a 2010 Editor's Choice Award winner in the Color Laser and Business Ink Jet Printer Guide, iGuide and High-Volume Copier & Multifunctional Guide. Selections were based on rigorous analysis of all current competitive models for inclusion in comprehensive product guides.

The Better Buys for Business recognized Konica Minolta with the following awards:• magicolor® 4650/4650DN, magicolor 1600 Series (magicolor 1600W, magicolor 1650EN, magicolor 1680MF, and magicolor 1690MF) and magicolor 7450 II grafx as Editor's Choices in the 2010 Color Laser and Business Ink Jet Printer Guide• bizhub PRO® 1050e and bizhub PRO 950 as Editor's Choices in the 2010 High-Volume Copier & Multifunctional Guide• bizhub PRO C65hc, bizhub PRO 1200 Series, and bizhub PRO 1051 as Editor's Choices in the 2010 iGuide in the High Volume Printer, High Volume Copier category(s)

In addition to featuring award winners, each of the Better Buys for Business 10 annual product guides includes: product features and technology; vendor profiles; full specifications; and pricing information.

"Konica Minolta's presence in the color printing and copying sector continues to grow with strong upgrades to an already fine lineup of products," said Steve Hannaford, editor-in-chief, Better Buys for Business. "In the light production areas especially, the company has established its credentials as a market and technology leader."

"Moving into 2010, we continue to be focused on delivering the most innovative and high-quality solutions and products," said Kevin Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. "Recognition from Better Buys for Business is always an honor and further demonstrates this commitment. Our award-winning product lines of bizhub MFPs, bizhub PRO digital presses and magicolor printers continue to distinguish themselves from competitors and ensure that customers can always count on Konica Minolta for a wide range of industry-leading digital imaging technology."

About Konica MinoltaKonica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop. For the second consecutive year, Konica Minolta was recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys. For more information, please visit http://www.countonkonicaminolta.com/ and follow Konica Minolta on Facebook and Twitter.
Konica Minolta ContactJames NorbertoKonica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.+1 201.825.4000mailto:201.825.4000PR@kmbs.konicaminolta.us

Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. magicolor and bizhub PRO are registered trademarks of Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

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Weekend Print Production Notes

2009-12-11T20:42:00.000-08:00

- Staff at three Sappi paper mills went on strike in Europe. Union workers in Finland and The Netherlands are upset over allegations of serious safety issues, and demand a one year wage increase of 1.5%, despite the poor economy.

- According to Jim Cohen, Executive VP of Consolidate Graphics:
- print shop revenues are down 25%-50%
- Before, 9/11/2001, there were 50,000 printing companies
- By 2003, there were only 35,000
- Predicts that by 2010, there will only be 20,000
- Own 70 different printshops
- 66 of the printshops they own, have digital presses
- Own 70 HP Indigos
- Own 30 Kodak NexPress’s
- Own 25 Xerox iGen’s
- Own some Xeikon’s

- Kodak announced it sold a NexPress S3000 production color system to Contac Services, a print shop in Canada.

- Fuji claims it has 41 iGen production color systems installed now in Australia.

- According to Tenon Recovery, an insolvency specialist, 9 out of 10 printshops are in danger of collapse due to the economy.

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EFI MicroPress Powers Konica Minolta bizhub PRO 1200 Series of Digital Presses

2009-12-09T19:24:00.000-08:00

Dec. 9, 2009 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, and EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced that the EFI MicroPress® RIP and production workflow solution is driving the bizhub PRO® 1200 Seriesof monochrome digital presses. This technology combination enables mid-to-high volume digital print environments to maximize their Konica Minolta equipment investment by providing a high-performance, feature-rich document solution for the control of many pre-press processes.

The newest series in Konica Minolta’s award-winning line of monochrome digital presses combines long-run reliability and image quality with fast output speeds – 120 ppm on the bizhub PRO 1200 and bizhub PRO 1200P, and 105 ppm on the bizhub PRO 1051.

“Our bizhub PRO 1200 Series is built to be a professional replacement for offset systems in the digital era, so we once again joined forces with EFI, a leader in digital RIP and workflow technology, to drive these systems,” said Kevin Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. “Delivering unmatched flexibility, speed, efficiency and customized capabilities, the bizhub PRO 1200 Series is further proof of how customers can count on Konica Minolta for their entire spectrum of production print needs.”

With EFI MicroPress, users will realize increases in efficiency and reduction of costs through streamlined and automated workflows, allowing for even more productivity and greater engine utilization. EFI MicroPress supports the latest industry standard file formats, with the power to natively process PostScript®, PDF and XPS, resulting in faster, more accurate output. The offering takes advantage of powerful hardware to provide production print environments with the fastest, most capable, late-stage editing solution available. Addressing last minute job changes without reverting back to a native file or requiring changes to the production workflow saves operators time and increases efficiency. EFI MicroPress is scalable to manage up to 12 digital print engines, providing a seamless growth path to support expanding future production workflow demands.

“Today’s production print providers are constantly facing the challenge of delivering high volumes of documents with complex requirements in a short time,” said John Henze, vice president of marketing, Fiery division, EFI. “The combination of EFI MicroPress and the new bizhub PRO 1200 digital presses help alleviate these headaches, ensuring high-quality output at top speed to meet the most demanding customer requirements.”

About Konica Minolta

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop. In 2009, Konica Minolta was named Supplier of the Year by both the Allegra Network and the National Association of Quick Printers (NAQP). For more information, please visit http://www.CountOnKonicaMinolta.com and follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/KonicaMinoltaUS.

About EFI

EFI (www.efi.com) is a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation. EFI’s award-winning solutions, integrated from creation to print, deliver increased performance, cost savings and productivity. The company’s robust product portfolio includes Fiery® digital color print servers; VUTEk® superwide digital inkjet printers, UV and solvent inks; Rastek™ UV wide-format inkjet printers; Jetrion® industrial inkjet printing systems; print production workflow and management information software; and corporate printing solutions. EFI maintains 23 offices worldwide.

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Xerox delivers iGen3 to University of St. Thomas

2009-11-28T16:59:00.000-08:00

- Xerox announced it has sold one of its iGen3 90 production color systems to the in-house printshop at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota:

- Replaced a Xerox DocuColor 6060 and two Konica Minolta bizhub PRO 1050s
- Added a Xante’ Ilumina Digital Envelope Press (relabeled Okidata color LED printer)
- Purchased two Hewlett Packard Edgeline CM8050 color inkjet units to print letterhead

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Urner Barry Printing Deploys Canon imagePRESS C6000 Digital Press

2009-11-26T08:33:00.000-08:00

Canon U.S.A., Inc. and a leading provider of document imaging and office solutions, today announced that Urner Barry Printing & Mailing, a one-stop-shop for design, print, and mail services, has installed the Canon imagePRESS C6000 digital press to support the growing demand for short-run quality color output.

“The Canon imagePRESS has helped us sharpen our competitive edge on digital short run offerings and absorb short run work from our pressroom. We have reduced our click charges, broadened our range of print media, improved our quality, and eliminated the production issues we experienced with our previous machine,” said Chris Ashley, Director of Operations.

The Canon imagePRESS line represents the largest single-engine R&D investment in Canon's history. Capable of printing images up to 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution with a superior level of quality, the imagePRESS C6000 prints at 60 letter pages per minute, including media up to 110lb cover stock. With its robust set of image-processing, color-management, and in-line finishing technologies, the imagePRESS C6000 digital press enables you to handle almost any type of job a customer might request.

“Urner Barry Printing & Mailing has been a Canon customer for years because of our high quality equipment and strong service organization,” said Denis Griff, Sr. Director of Production Print, Canon Business Solutions, Inc. “The addition of the imagePRESS C6000 will help Urner Barry Printing & Mailing to expand their product line and generate a stronger ROI.”

Source: http://solutions.canon.com/home/homePage.shtml

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Heidelberg's last quarter’s financials

2009-11-19T16:18:00.000-08:00

- Heidelberg, the world’s largest offset press maker, announced its last quarter’s financials:
- operating loss of 110 to 150 million euros ($165-$225 million) predicted for the fiscal year
- 65 million euro loss for quarter
- Received more than 800 million euros in emergency state (Germany) aid
- secured a new 1.4 billion euro credit line backed by German government
- order backlog was down 50%
- has laid off a total of 2,400 employees in last year

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This Week in Kodak "TWIK Notes"

2009-11-17T20:20:00.000-08:00

- More details on the high speed color inkjet presses from Kodak:
- called the Versamark series
- was originally started by Kodak, who sold technology to Scitex of Israel
- Kodak reacquired the division in 2004
- Uses continuous inkjet technology, where ink droplets are continually ejected and are steered to or away form the paper using electrostatic forces
- Versamark VT3000 and VX5000 have top speed of 3080ppm
- Versamark VL2000 offers 75 meters per minute at 600 x 600dpi
- Versamark VL4000 offers 125 meters per minute at 600 x 360dpi
- Versamark VL6000 offers 150 meters per minute at 600 x 600dpi (4 bit)

- Kodak announced it is reducing its staff in British Columbia and shifting work to Israel. This will reduce the Canadian staff from 1265 to 500. The Canadian office was part of the $980 million acquisition of Creo in 2005. Also, Kodak sold some of its office space in the area for $43 million.

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Estimator Corp Completes Sale to Schiele Graphics Inc, Major Chicago Printer with Rave Review from Owner...

2009-11-09T06:55:00.000-08:00

Estimator Corp Completes Sale to Schiele Graphics Inc, Major Chicago Printer with Rave Review from Owner...

Schiele Graphics Inc.
From John Schiele President
11/5/2009

Founded in 1948, the Schiele Group has grown to be one of Chicago’s largest commercial printers. Keys to the Group’s success include a conservative approach to business and its ever growing array of products and services.

Schiele operates its Digital and Sheet-fed presses out its Schiele Graphics facility and its Heat-set half webs and continuous forms presses out if its Repro Graphics plant, both facilities located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Creating customized portholes for online order entry is one of our fastest growing markets. Schiele receives 30 plus orders a day, for both static and customized on demand products. These orders often create work beyond digital printing, most require some bindery work, fulfillment, and/or mailing services. Being able to produce a wide variety of different products has helped the company survive through this difficult time

I came across the Estimator booth at Print 09 and wasn’t even interested in a new estimating system. I had given up all hope after bad experiences with two of the major software providers. I heard many horror stories about printing companies spending hundreds of thousands of dollars and years trying to implement a fully integrated system. We had PSI for at least 15 years and were never able to get the estimating portion usable and EFI is now going to stop its support.

The companies of the Schiele group have diverse capabilities with Digital, Sheetfed, Heat-set Web and continuous forms presses. Mark Myers Estimators President showed me during the demo that the Estimator software already had most of our presses built in. During the ten minute demo, I threw the kitchen sink of estimates at him. He was able to do most of them with the software on his laptop. I asked him about the cost and was shocked at how little it was. At that price, I had to at least show my staff back at the plant. Estimator did a Webinar and our people were as impressed with the system and Mark as was I. The all in price was low and if it didn’t work we could easily take the hit. Once we bought the system Estimator was all over customizing it for our applications. I think they worked nights and weekends. Another great thing is when we call with questions we are talking to the developer, who knows the system inside and out, not some call center.

We are testing Estimator against our current system and are close enough to feel comfortable using it because it is almost fool proof and so very much faster that ours.

______________________________________________________________________________________________

Estimator provides unique programs for Wide-Format, Standard Sheetfed, Web Offset, Flexo and Digital.

Estimator is fully compatible with XP and previous Windows programs as well as the I-Mac. Creative features make Estimator the Fastest, Easiest Single-Screen, Mistake Proof, Intelligent, High-Speed... Print-Estimating & Management System available.

Estimator’s easy-to-use low-cost solutions deliver an e-mail-able Quote, Order Acknowledgement, Job-Ticket, Stock & Services PO, Services Auto (RFQ) Request For Quote, Standard and Custom Shipping Labels for Brokers, Invoice and Job Scheduling & Tracking Reports and a detailed Internal Report showing costs and profit, all in an error-free, single screen environment. Additional Management Reports provide analysis of sales and productivity and department production load schedules.

Estimator includes Set-up and installation in 2 weeks or less and annual releases, updates and full live maintenance.

Interested parties may contact Estimator to arrange a short Webinar and have the unrestricted 60-day trial program installed in their plant.

E-mail requests to EstimatorCorp@aol.com or call: Mark Myers at 203 682 6436, or download the full run program from: www.EstimatorCorp.com Login: Full Run Trial Password: demo in lower case.

Estimator Corp. 35 Evergreen Parkway Westport CT 06880, P: 203 682 6436, Fax: 203 227 4549
Website: www.EstimatorCorp.com

Local printing manufacturer expands product range

2009-11-03T18:56:00.000-08:00

Local printing manufacturer expands product range
Bizhub adds several new models to its existing product range

With the introduction of the bizhub PRO C6501 series and the bizhub PRO C5501 digital colour production printing systems, Bidvest company, Konica Minolta South Africa is extending its existing successful production printing systems.

With a print speed of between 55 A4 colour pages per minute for the bizhub PRO C5501 and 65 colour pages for the bizhub PRO C6501 series, they offer a large throughput. All systems offer heavy duty cycles. The bizhub PRO C5501 now also supports three print controllers: the external controllers IC-304 Plus powered by Creo, the IC-305 EFI Fiery and the internal IC-408 EFI Fiery controller.

“We are confident that the bizhub PRO C6501 series and the bizhub PRO C5501 will top their predecessors in terms of success,” says Leon Minnie, product specialist: production systems at Konica Minolta South Africa.

“Not only does the whole series of new bizhub PROs provide our customers with the three essential elements of high quality colour production printing, which are outstanding colour, superior image quality and high production speed. Their sturdy yet compact built and various in-line finishing functions also mean a further ‘scale up’ in benefits for our customers.”

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Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast Focus on Growth With RICOH Pro C900

2009-11-02T17:26:00.000-08:00

Digital Imaging System Enhances Productivity and Color Output Quality

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Production Printing Business
Group (PPBG) of Ricoh Americas Corporation today announced that the Girl
Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast, which serves more than 28,500 scouts in more
than four counties, installed the RICOH Pro C900 in the print shop located at
the organization's base in Milwaukee to help improve the Girl Scouts' image
through high-quality communications materials.

When the print shop was established several years ago, it featured a small
offset press. Later, the shop went digital and purchased a Ricoh
black-and-white production copier along with a small Ricoh color printer.
Faced with exploding growth of both membership and staff, the print shop had
to outsource nearly all color printing. However, increased cost in outsourcing
all color projects led the organization to the decision to bring all printing,
including color materials, in-house which required an equipment upgrade. The
Girl Scouts looked at several brands, but the organization's long-standing
relationship with Ricoh, combined with the advanced capabilities of the RICOH
Pro C900 made Ricoh the natural choice.

"The RICOH Pro C900 is the right fit for us. It is affordable, the color is
true and the customer service is excellent," said Amy Drezka, director of
information services for the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast. "In spite of
coming from a very small environment, quickly moving into a larger
organization, and having to meet new high-capacity needs for production, we
were able to do it easily with this machine, which for us, has been huge."

Almost immediately after the RICOH Pro C900 was installed, the Girl Scouts of
Wisconsin Southeast realized cost savings, improved their color output quality
and increased their productivity. Taking advantage of the Pro C900's ability
to print at 90 pages per minute (ppm), the Girl Scouts are now quickly turning
around a variety of items with runs from 50 to 20,000 including membership
certificates, training materials and solicitation letters.

"The Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast is a great example of customers who
are experiencing growth, and require solutions that not only accommodate
present conditions but can anticipate future needs," said Carl Joachim, vice
president of marketing, PPBG, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "The RICOH Pro C900
is one of many solutions we offer to our customers that maximize output and
increases quality."

To learn more about Ricoh's full line of products for production print
environments, please visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com/ppbg.

About Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
Girl Scouts of the USA is the pre-eminent leadership development organization
for girls. Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) serves more than 28,000
girls and is the leading authority on girls' healthy development.

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the
world a better place.

For more information, visit www.gswise.org, or call 1-800-565-GIRL (4475).

About Ricoh's Production Printing Business Group
The Production Printing Business Group (PPBG) of Ricoh Americas Corporation is
dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art, high-speed production systems that
provide efficient document workflows with high-volume production printing and
finishing. Incorporating superior engineering, service, reliable technology,
and extensive software and finishing options, PPBG helps production centers to
cost-effectively modernize and streamline their operations to meet today's
rapid turnaround and high-quality demands.

Ricoh Americas Corporation, founded in 1962, is headquartered in West
Caldwell, NJ and is a subsidiary of the $20 billion Ricoh Company Ltd., the
73-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment.

Information about Ricoh's Production Printing Business Group can be accessed
on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com.

All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.

CONTACT: Linda Montefusco Rebecca Maas
Ricoh Americas Corporation Peppercom
(973) 882-2172 (212) 931-6126
Linda.Montefusco@ricoh-usa.com rmaas@peppercom.com

SOURCE Ricoh Americas Corporation

Linda Montefusco, Ricoh Americas Corporation, +1-973-882-2172,
Linda.Montefusco@ricoh-usa.com, or Rebecca Maas, Peppercom, +1-212-931-6126,
rmaas@peppercom.com

Ricoh Expands to Data Center Printing with 3 New Systems!

2009-09-29T17:27:00.000-07:00

This was posted on the Print4Pay Hotel Message Boards today. I added a few items for everyone. Enjoy!

The Ricoh Pro 907/1107/1307 series was officially released last week. This is the new, print only version of the Katana series and it's targeted at Data Centers. It's co-developed with both Ricoh and Hitachi technology.

With it's release, the Pro 1357 becomes Ricoh's flagship monochrome printer. Effective immediately, the Pro 907 and the Pro 1107 replace the DDP 92. The DDP 70e is now discontinued.

In comparison to the DDP models, these new products offer stacker options. These stacker options lend themselves very well to the Data Center marketplace.

Although the print only version of the Pro 907/1107/1357 is very similar to the copy version, there are some notable differences. Here's a brief summary of the major differences:

*New DC (Data Center) Print Controller for the print only series (features dual CPUs to drive the engines at rated speeds)
*MICR Printing will be supported by the end of the year on the Pro 1357 (MICR Printing on the Pro 907/1107 will be available 30-60 days later)
*The Ring Binder and Perfect Binder options are not available for the print only series
*The Fiery and MicroPress options are not available for the printer series

What's New!

There's a new Multi-folding Unit (FD 5000, which will accomdate six different folding patterns, locking paper tray and stacking trays, MICR Toner, standard De-Curl Unit, DC (Data Center) Conntroller, and IPDS.

Want more it's all on the Print4Pay Hotel!

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Punch of Belgium launched the Xeikon 8000 production color system

2009-09-19T19:52:00.000-07:00

Punch of Belgium launched the Xeikon 8000 production color system featuring:

- Uses LED instead of laser printheads
- 1200x3600dpi
- Up to 240lpi using Pericles screening library
- Two in-line densitometers
- Uses PA toner (Productivity Adapted)
- Uses rolls of paper only (webfed)
- 244ppm top speed full color
- Monthly duty cycle of 9 million pages per month
- Optional inline UV coating and finishing- Pricing not announced

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C.P. Bourg Unveils New Technology Large Format Tower Collator in Print09

2009-09-15T13:19:00.000-07:00

C.P. Bourg Unveils New Technology Large Format Tower Collator in Print09

C.P. Bourg reports the sale of the first BST-e collator in North America - the BST-BME system from the PRINT 09 show floor - to a Canadian commercial printer.

PRINT 09 Chicago; September 14, 2009 -- C.P. Bourg, the world's leading technology developer and supplier of in-line and near-line document feeding, binding and finishing equipment for the broad spectrum of traditional and digital printing environments, has launched the Bourg BST-e Suction Tower Collator, the printing industry's first large-format tower collator able to support "finishing on demand" booklet making from both traditional and digital workflows, here at PRINT 09.

At the same time, the company reported the sale of the Bourg BST-e-based booklet-making system being shown in its booth (# 3400) here at PRINT 09 - the first in North America - to Allan Graphics Ltd., a full-service commercial printer based in Kingston, Ontario.

The Bourg BST-e is a new-generation tower collator designed to feed offset or digital printed material in sheet sizes up to 14.5 x 23.5 inches (370 x 600 mm) into the company's award-winning Bourg BME Booklet Maker, an advanced stitch-fold-trim finisher able to match the full size of the Xerox iGen - the largest digital press available today.

The Bourg BST-e relies on a C.P. Bourg-innovated suction paper transport system and a new gear-drive system that matches perfectly the BST-e operation to the Bourg BME Booklet Maker. It is controlled entirely through the color touchscreen operator console of the Bourg BME - a significant modification that results in fewer electronics in the collator while giving the BME operator total control of the finishing process through one component.

Paper pile height in each of the ten pockets in the BST-e is 66% higher to accommodate 3-inch stacks of paper stock from 60 gsm to 350 gsm. Up to five BST-e towers can be linked together to create a paper-feeding system that offers its user a high degree of flexibility.

"By accommodating traditional, digital or hybrid workflows, the new Bourg BST-e tower collator makes it possible for printers with any type of workflow to benefit from large-format, on-demand stitch-fold-trim booklet making," said Richard Trapilo, EVP and General Manager of C.P. Bourg Inc. Return to all actualities

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New Xerox product debuting this week

2009-09-08T19:49:00.000-07:00

Xerox Corp. is putting out a new iGen4 product — the iGen4 220 Perfecting Press.

The Connecticut-based printing and imaging company manufactures its iGen4 line of high-end color digital printing presses in Webster.

The 220, which also will be made in Webster, is two iGen4 110 print engines working in tandem. According to Xerox, it can handle volumes of up to 7 million images a month but takes up less space than two iGen4 110 printers standing side by side.

Xerox is debuting the machine this week in Chicago at Print 09, a large printing industry trade show.

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Canon imageRUNNER Adavance "Spec Review"

2009-09-01T14:08:00.000-07:00

Canon releases more information on its upcoming new production color systems, called the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9065 & C9075:

- All models still use the off-white plastic design
- None apparently offer true 8 bits per pixel imaging
- both advertised as light production color systems
- Designed to compete against the Konica Minolta bizhub PRO C5501 & C6501
- Base MSRP for C9065 will be $40,000
- Small engine footprint (appears to be designed on a workgroup engine format)
- Tandem 4 drum OPC design
- uses pulverized toner infused with wax
- Console design with two large letter size drawers and two 11”x17” drawers
- Optional side mount paper decks for a total paper capacity of 9,300 sheets
- Up to 13”x19” paper handling
- maximum paper weight handling of 300gsm
- will support coated stock and tab stocks
- Uses 200v/15 amp circuit
- 60ppm color and 65ppm b/w for C9065
- 70ppm color and 75ppm b/w for C9075
- Document feeder can scan both sides at same time
- scans b/w originals at 100opm top speed (at 200dpi)
- scan color originals at 70opm top speed
- 10.4” touch screen color LCD panel on an armature
- can be customized by end user
- Comes standard with generic PCL controller with optional PostScript
- Optional embedded or external Fiery controllers
- Optional external Creo controller
- actual copy resolution of 600x600dpi and 1200x1200dpi print resolution
- advertised as offering up to 9600dpi with interpolation

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Xerox DocuColor 7002 & 8003 "Spec Review"

2009-08-13T21:01:00.001-07:00

Xerox launched two new color laser production print systems, the DocuColor 7002 & 8002. Details:

- replace the 7000, 7000AP, 8000, and 8000AP models
- 70ppm and 80ppm top speeds respectively
- Base MSRPs start at $245,000.00
- both come standard as print only models, and do not make copies
- optional scanner
- requires 240v/30amp circuit
- 7002 has maximum duty cycle of 1 million per month
- 8002 has maximum duty cycle of 1.2 million per month
- Built-in spectrophotometer, so no external color calibration device is needed (apparently only works if end user chooses the Xerox FreeFlow print server, and not with EFI Fiery or Creo servers)
- Horizontal 4 tandem OPC drum design
- can replace toner on the fly while unit is running
- uses mylar film transfer belt, or digital blanket, to move image from drums to paper
- Can handle from 16lb. bond to 110lb. cover (maximum of 300gsm)
- in the “All Weights” mode, can run thick stocks at top speed (not recommended for best image quality)
- in the “Mixed Media” mode, slows down to produce best image quality on thick and/or coated stocks
- engine uses steel for durability, reliability
- advertised as offering 2400x2400dpi with VCEL technology (is actually 600dpi, divided into 4, with each ¼ of the pixel designated for each color, or 1 bit per quadrant)
- Not true 8 bits per pixel continuous tone imaging
- maximum paper size of 12.6” x 19.2”
- minimum paper size of 7.2” x 7.2”
- can auto duplex up to 300gsm
- comes standard with two 2,000 sheet paper drawers
- can add two more 2000 sheet paper drawers
- Corotron cleaning assembly allows end users to clean the corona wires on their own
- Finishing options include
- GBC eBrinder 200
- punches and binds all on line
- uses polyester binging material
- can use black, blue, white or clear binds
- can bind from 2 to 100 sheets
- letter size only
- Tape binder
- can bind from 15 to 125 sheets
- letter size only
- uses thermal adhesive taple
- available in black, blue and white tape
- DB120-D Document Binder
- maximum of 120 sheets of letter size paper
- in-line thermal binder
- Booklet maker (made by Horizon)
- GBC FusionPunch II for inline punching
- Standard Horizon ColorWorks Document Finisher
- inline folding, corner and top stitching
- standard face trim
- optional multi-line scoring and bleed trimming
- Stacker/stapler staples up to 50 sheets maximum

- Print controller options include EFI Fiery, Kodak Creo and Xerox FreeFlow
- Xerox FreeFlow server
- actual maker unknown
- 2.5GHz processor
- 4GB RAM
- 300GB hard drive
- PCL and PostScript print drivers
- Xerox EX Print Server
- relabeled EFI Fiery
- two 3GHZ processors
- 2GB RAM
- 80GB hard drive and two 250GB hard drives
- Xerox CX Print Server
- relabeled Creo

Xerox announced the first customer for its new DocuColor 7002 is Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

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Xerox Launches NEW LOW GLOSS TONER DocuColor Series

2009-08-07T20:01:00.000-07:00

Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) digital production color devices account for more than 50 percent of the total worldwide page volume 1 – and now print providers have another option for their digital printing needs with the launch of the Xerox DocuColor ® 7002/8002 Digital Presses : .

Consistent high image quality and maximum productivity are powerful benefits of these new digital
presses – ideal for producing promotional materials, collateral : , direct marketing : and photo publishing : applications. Key features to the DocuColor 7002/8002 presses include.

- new low gloss toner, which produces a smooth matte finish.

- automated color workflow, giving print providers higher levels of productivity.

- in-line spectrophotometer, which measures test patches that provide data on the press’ performance to Xerox’s Automated Color Quality Suite (ACQS). ACQS automates previous manual tasks such as system calibration and spot color matching.

- expanded in-line finishing options including the GBC ® eBinder 200, Xerox Tape Binder, Horizon ColorWorks and ColorWorks Pro Document Finisher.

The in-line spectrophotometer and ACQS are now standard with every press and are compatible with all digital front ends, including EFI, Creo ® and the Xerox FreeFlow ® Print Server : . The choice of servers, low gloss toner and full ACQS capabilities make the DocuColor 7002/8002 the strongest product offering in its class.

King’s College, located in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., will be the first to install this new technology when a DocuColor 7002 arrives on campus later this month.

“One of our largest and most expensive print runs is our annual course catalog, which is used for various recruiting events throughout the year,” said Brian Blight, art director, King’s College. “With the DocuColor 7002, we will cut production costs considerably and print multiple shorter runs throughout the year – giving us the ability to update stats and course descriptions that will aid in recruitment.”

DocuColor’s traditional and third-party finishing alternatives are available on the new presses along with the following in-line finishing options.

- GBC eBinder 200 – Creates 360 degree wrap-around lay-flat booklets by delivering stack, punch and bind functionality, all in one in-line device, saving time by eliminating manual operator involvement. The eBinder uses durable, self-adjusting polyester bind elements producing professional final products such as calendars and flip presentations that hold up to 100 sheets.

- Xerox Tape Binder – Produces tape-bound books in-line ranging from 15 to 125, 8.5" x 11" or A4 uncoated sheets using a thermal adhesive tape to securely bind pages, creating professional documents with a strong flexible bind.

- Standard Horizon ColorWorks Document Finisher and ColorWorks Pro Document Finisher – Allows for the low-cost, professional production of booklets with in-line folding, corner and top stitching, face trimming and stacking. The ColorWorks Pro Document Finisher also offers bleed trimming and channel scoring capabilities.

The digital presses with rated speeds of 70- and 80-ppm, respectively, can also produce two-sided prints at rated speed on all weights and sizes up to 300 gsm, allowing operators to quickly run simple jobs on common stocks or complex jobs on heavyweight stocks. Print service providers can choose from the Xerox FreeFlow Print Server, Xerox EX Print Server powered by Fiery ® or the Xerox CX Print Server powered by Creo to best fit the workflow requirements of their shop.

As with all Xerox digital presses, the DocuColor 7002/8002 integrates with the FreeFlow Digital Workflow : collection of products that help customers conduct business around the clock, reduce costs through automation and support new applications. Xerox also provides industry leading business development support with more than 100 ProfitAccelerator ® : tools and resources, as well as New Business of Printing ® services designed to grow digital printing business.

Pricing and availability

The Xerox DocuColor 7002/8002 Digital Presses are available for worldwide order taking on Aug. 17, 2009; U.S. list price starts at $245,000.

1 According to research by InfoTrends, Xerox's installed base of digital production color devices accounts for more than 50 percent of the total worldwide page volume printed by high-speed cut-sheet digital production color printers with duty cycles exceeding 300,000 letter impressions per month.

Customer Contact:

For more information, please contact your local Xerox sales representative. For more information about Xerox production systems and services, visit www.xerox.com/tr/products : or call 800-ASK-XEROX.

Note: For more information on Xerox, visit www.xerox.com : or www.xerox.com/news : .

For open commentary, industry perspectives and views from events visit www.faceboook.com/xeroxcorp : , twitter.com/xeroxcorp : , twitter.com/xeroxevents : , www.xerox.com/blogs : or www.xerox.com/podcasts : .

Xerox ® , FreeFlow ® , ProfitAccelerator ® , New Business of Printing ® , and the sphere of connectivity design are trademarks of Xerox Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. DocuColor ® is used under license. Prices, features, specifications, capabilities, appearance and availability of Xerox products and services are subject to change without notice.

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2009-08-03T19:42:00.000-07:00

Yeah, I know it's been awhile, however I've been out selling in the Print4Pay market! Here's some pricing info I picked up on the new Ricoh PRO 1357EX.

- Ricoh released the MSRPs for its new b/w production print systems, the Pro 907EX, Pro 1107EX & 1357EX

- Pro 907EX mainframe = $40,000
- Pro 1107EX mainframe = $51,000
- Pro 1357EX mainframe = $62,000
- Letter size LCT = $3000
- Tabloid size LCT = $4850
- Bypass tray = $1400
- Cover inserter = $3500
- Multi folding unit = $9150
- Stacker unit = $15,750
- Stapling finisher = $5830
- Hole punch unit = $920
- Booklet finisher = $11,800
- Trimmer unit = $12,400
- Print controller = $3300
- PostScript print driver = $1900
- Ring binder unit = $24,825
- Perfect binder = $44,830
- GBC punch unit = $8995
- GBC die set = $475

Keep in mind if you're think about getting one of these and you are in the Print4Pay Industry, get it with the fiery and the impose option. It's the only way to go.

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Direct Mail Partners Expands Color and Personalization Services with

2009-07-21T10:44:00.000-07:00

Diversified print and mail operation well positioned to help clients
make offset-to-digital transition and reduce costs

July 21, 2009 – Trumbull, CT – Océ, an international leader in digital document management and delivery, announced today that Direct Mail Partners (DMP) has expanded its color and personalization service offerings with the recent addition of an Océ CS665 Pro full-color digital printer. The acquisition of the new Océ CS665 Pro cutsheet system is the first step in a strategic expansion of Direct Mail Partners digital color production capabilities in response to market demand for smaller targeted runs, personalization and TransPromo communications.
Privately held Direct Mail Partners is headquartered near Dallas, Texas. The diversified print and mail operation offers a variety of services, including data processing, composition, inkjet addressing, presort, laser printing, bindery and fulfillment. Continuous improvement in quality, productivity and service, along with reinvestment in facilities, equipment and resources, has resulted in compounded annual revenue growth of over 50 percent since 2002. Approximately 100 employees serve customers from two locations: a 44,800 square foot facility in Carrollton, Texas and a 15,000 square foot production facility in Austin, Texas. The Austin location provides disaster recovery service, additional capacity and expanded market coverage.

Decision Driven by Quality, Price, Scalability

“We are excited about partnering with Océ as our vendor of choice for digital color printing equipment,” said Direct Mail Partners CEO Kevin M. Burke. “We selected the Océ CS665 Pro digital color printer as our new digital color platform due to its industry-leading color accuracy and consistency combined with the product’s high quality and scalability. The Océ CS665 Pro color consistency is more accurate than the offset printing standard. It lets us handle larger runs, while maintaining the highest level of consistency and accuracy, even across multiple printers.”
“The relatively low cost makes it feasible to purchase multiple printers for failover and capacity increases. While other vendors’ digital printers require larger upfront capital expenditures, with the Océ solution, we can better match our printer capacity to our clients’ requirements without overinvesting in more than we need,” Burke said.

“With Océ’s affordable entry point to digital full color, Direct Mail Partners can offer customers optimal pricing and quality, without the pressure of achieving return on investment for a much more expensive color solution,” said Eric de Goeijen, Vice President of Marketing, Océ North America, Production Printing Systems division. “This is why we designed the Océ CS color platform to offer maximum flexibility and reliable quality.”

As needs grow, companies like DMP can consider the Océ CS Tandem systems, which integrate multiple Océ CS665 Pro print engines with a centralized server, sophisticated color management software, and validated color consistency to deliver high-level color performance in one system. The unique configuration offers benefits that have historically been out of reach with large, single-box cutsheet color systems. Users can manage the resulting Océ CS Tandem solution from a single workstation, intelligently balancing workloads across engines—without sacrificing output quality. As a result, print providers looking to enter the production color market have a real alternative to offset presses and expensive, lower-quality color digital printers.

“With potential volumes exceeding a million impressions per month, we are excited about the scalability of the platform,” Burke said. The flexible growth path of the Océ CS665 Pro system allows DMP to add capacity as they grow. “We can ‘daisy chain’ engines for the best combination of footprint and cost. The print quality between runs and between printers means the printer is scalable, and failover can be accomplished while maintaining print quality within runs.”

The Economics of Color Investment

With Océ CS665 Pro systems, DMP can help customers transition more jobs to cost-saving digital color production for spot color, transactional documents, full-color marketing documents, short-run booklets and other materials. “When customers transition from offset to digital, they save a bundle in waste, storage and inventory,” said Burke. “The cost of mailing a four-million-impression job of 28,000 packets in July will be 25 to 30 percent cheaper than it would cost clients to produce internally. A lot of that comes from better capacity utilization.”
DMP’s first Océ CS665 Pro color system was just installed in the Austin location. Additional systems are planned for the Carrolton facility in the next few months. Said Burke, “We are working to mirror capabilities at both locations to ensure that we have full business recovery backup for our customers.” DMP will save time and money by taking on color work previously outsourced by the Dallas location.

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Canon USA Introduces imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9075 PRO and C9065 PRO ...

2009-07-13T17:28:00.000-07:00

Delivering new color capabilities to the light production marketplace, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital document imaging, today introduced the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9075 PRO and C9065 PRO multifunction products.

“These new imageRUNNER ADVANCE models will provide high-speed color and black-and-white performance, exceptional print quality, advanced finishing and media support, solutions integration and reliability,” said Sam Yoshida, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A, Inc. “The new imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9075 PRO and C9065 PRO models will open up new opportunities for digital color printing in light production environments.”

Building upon the Company’s recent success in the production marketplace, these new models round out Canon’s digital color solutions portfolio to help meet the growing needs of a vast array of production users, from small copy centers and quick print shops to high-end commercial print environments.

“Canon’s success in the production space has been largely based on its ability to deliver a depth and breadth of quality products that are unrivaled in the market,” added Yoshida. “The new imageRUNNER ADVANCE is no exception. With a smaller footprint and cost that is easy to justify, these new models from Canon will bring an outstanding level of quality and functionality to this class.”

imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9075 PRO/C9065 PRO

Built using an entirely new system and hardware platform, the new imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9075 PRO/C9065 PRO models will be ideal for high-volume color environments, including Central Reprographics Departments (CRDs) and Print Service Providers.

The imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9075 PRO will produce letter-sized output at up to 75-pages-per-minute (ppm) in black-and-white and 70 ppm in color, while the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9065 PRO will operate at up to 65 ppm in both black-and-white and color.

Incorporating a 10.4-inch upright full color LCD control panel, the new imageRUNNER ADVANCE models will have a new customizable user interface to help define and simplify specific user workflows and allow users to be more productive and efficient.

The imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9075 PRO/C9065 PRO will also have robust and flexible paper and media handling capacities. Through a variety of optional hardware accessories, the new models will have a paper capacity up to 9,300 sheets and will support sizes up to 13 x 19.2-inches and with a weight up to 300gsm (110 lb. Cover). Coated Paper and Tab Paper are also supported.

The new models will come standard with Canon’s Ultra Fast Rendering II (UFRII) printing technology, as well as optional Adobe PostScript 3 and PCL 5c/6 capabilities. For high color intensive users, there will be new imagePASS and ColorPASS print controller options available.

The new models will provide true 1,200 x 1,200 dots-per-inch (dpi) print resolution. The imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9075 PRO and C9065 PRO will deliver exceptional output image quality, yielding smooth, vivid and well-defined images by virtue of the new architecture and technologies.

Both models will utilize a new, high-capacity Single Pass Duplex Document Feeder with scan speeds up to 200 images-per-minute (ipm) for black-and-white, two-sided and letter-sized documents. In addition to fast output and scan speeds, the new models will be available with a number of robust finishing solutions, including multiple folding options, professional punching and booklet trimming.

The imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9075 PRO/C9065 PRO models are expected to be available for customer delivery in the fourth quarter of 2009 through Canon Authorized Dealers and Canon Business Solutions.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2008†, with global revenues of US $45 billion, is listed as number seven in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies 2008 list, and is on the 2008 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei – "all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future" – Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at http://www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/rss.

† Based on weekly patent counts issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners

TWIK "This Week in Kodak"

2009-06-24T20:17:00.000-07:00

Kodak announced it will have a large booth at the upcoming Print 09 trade show in Chicago, IL in September.

Details:
- Will sow the new Kodak PROSPER system, a high speed b/w inkjet imprinting system
- NEXPRESS SE3600 production color system
- 120ppm top speed or 3600 sheets per hour
- new Intelligent Calibration System using a Kodak i1220 ICS color scanner
- new, improved Enhanced Dry Ink toner
- 25% more yield from toner bottles
- new, improved developer for more consistency
- fifth toner station for clear toner, which works with off-line Intelligent Dimensional Coating
- DIGIMASTER EX300 production b/w system
- 18,000 impressions per hour or 300ipm
- uses two b/w engines to print on both side of paper (similar to Xerox Nuvera 288 or Oce’ 6250)
- optional Watkiss SpineMaster and PowerSquare 200 bookletmaker able to make books
of 8 to 200 pages with square spine with text on spine

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KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology Hits the Market with

2009-06-18T16:30:00.000-07:00

All products using Stream Inkjet Technology now branded KODAK PROSPER CHICAGO, June 16—The commercial inkjet platform of the future is available today, as Kodak rapidly advances its breakthrough Stream Inkjet Technology. In commercializing the S10 Imprinting System, formerly referred to as the Stream Printhead, K
All products using Stream Inkjet Technology now branded KODAK PROSPER

CHICAGO, June 16—The commercial inkjet platform of the future is available today, as Kodak rapidly advances its breakthrough Stream Inkjet Technology. In commercializing the S10 Imprinting System, formerly referred to as the Stream Printhead, Kodak also announced it is branding all products using Stream Inkjet Technology under the KODAK PROSPER family name.

The new KODAK PROSPER S10 Imprinting System, the first product deploying Stream Inkjet Technology, is successfully installed at customer beta sites worldwide and is now commercially available. The monochrome continuous inkjet solution for inline digital printing on high-speed web devices delivers offset class, variable data printing with significant savings on production costs for direct mail, catalogs, magazines, newspapers, inserts, and transactional documents.

go here for rest of press release

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RISO REDEFINES HIGH-SPEED LOW-COST DIGITAL COLOR WITH

2009-06-18T04:55:00.000-07:00

RISO REDEFINES HIGH-SPEED LOW-COST DIGITAL COLOR WITH
LAUNCH OF NEW INKJET PRINTERS

Revolutionary ComColor® series prints up to 150 color pages per minute for
about half the operating costs of comparable toner-based MFPs
Danvers, MA – June 17, 2009 – RISO, Inc., a leader in digital printing technology, today introduced its much-anticipated ComColor® series of full-color inkjet printer/MFPs to the North American market. With ComColor’s print speeds of up to 90-150 ppm (A4), RISO continues its claim of providing “the world’s fastest cut-sheet inkjet printers.”

“There is an unfulfilled demand for faster, more reliable digital color at less than three cents per page,” said Todd Deluca, President and COO of RISO, Inc. “In today’s economy, organizations are actively seeking some new breakthrough in truly affordable printing technology. While many industry observers say that the future of production printing is inkjet, RISO provides that breakthrough today with our unique and powerful ComColor high-speed inkjet printers.”

Five new models comprise the ComColor printer line, which employs RISO’s FORCEJET® imaging system and a robust piezo drop-on-demand inkjet technology designed for production environments. The ComColor 9050, 7050, 7010, 3050, and 3010 models are distinguished by print speed, image area, paper source capacity, and accessory compatibility. These five new models are designed to appeal to a broad range of customer print volumes, applications, and budgets. VDP color applications ideal for ComColor include transactional and transpromo documents, direct mail, booklets, value-oriented marketing collateral, and more.

In addition to color applications, these inkjet printers are extremely cost efficient in producing monochrome output, with an operating cost that can drop to less than a half cent per page. Considering that the majority of all cut-sheet page output is black and white, this low page cost is very beneficial to high-volume users. ComColor offers the unique value of a single device that competes aggressively with low running costs of high-speed monochrome printers while also offering low cost color.

“Our customers will view the ComColor series as the fastest, leanest, toughest, greenest inkjet printers on the planet,” said David Murphy, Vice President of Marketing for RISO, Inc. “With the ability to reliably produce 500,000 pages per month, ComColor is a truly unique digital color print solution for organizations looking for high speed and low total cost of ownership (TCO). Add in ComColor’s versatility, intuitive operation, security and environmental features, and these inkjet printers offer customers something not available with comparable toner-based production printers.”

With their low power consumption, streamlined design, and operating costs at about half that of comparable photocopiers, ComColor printers are energy efficient, easy to use, and very cost efficient. All five models are ENERGY STAR rated and offer printing, scanning and copying capabilities.

The ComColor series expands on RISO’s previously introduced HC series inkjet printers, which the company will continue to market as an active product offering. The ComColor product will be available throughout the Americas in a launch schedule to be completed over the next few weeks. RISO provided a preview of these printers to print industry editors and leaders today during the PRINT 09 Media Days in Chicago, IL.
About RISO, Inc.

RISO, Inc., headquartered in Danvers, Massachusetts, is a wholly owned subsidiary of RISO Kagaku Corporation, Japan's leading manufacturer and distributor of production inkjet printers, digital duplicators and supplies. RISO, Inc. sells high-speed color and monochrome printing solutions throughout the Americas. RISO provides fast and affordable full color digital printers for everyday communications, at speeds of up to 150 pages per minute. Its line of digital duplicators includes one- and two-color systems that reliably produce millions of copies, are environmentally friendly, and are easy and inexpensive to use.
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To learn more about RISO’s ComColor series, visit http://www.newinkjet.com or call
1-800-876-7476. Visit RISO, Inc.’s corporate website at http://us.riso.com.
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Substrates provider GPA renews HP Indigo partnership

2009-06-15T19:30:00.001-07:00

Chicago, IL – GPA, a widely recognized market leader in providing substrate solutions for HP Indigo digital presses, proudly announces that they have been granted the designation of HP Preferred Partner for a second year in a row.

The HP Media Team designed the Preferred Partner program to establish a standard of excellence for partners who exhibit best in class service and support, provide extensive depth and availability of HP Indigo certified substrates, and excel in supporting HP Indigo’s sales and marketing efforts. The renewed partnership between HP Indigo and GPA will continue to help owners of HP Indigo technology achieve a competitive advantage and profitable growth in the digital marketplace. “The first year of our partnership with HP Indigo was very exciting as HP unveiled new press technology highlighted by their 7000 digital press, while GPA unveiled our new Ultra Digital catalog and new Ultra Digital swatchbook featuring the widest range of Indigo substrates in today’s market. We remain committed to demonstrating our leadership in Indigo substrate innovation and outstanding service, as it has been a key to creating profitable growth for our HP Indigo customers,” said Bob Niesen, Vice President of Marketing for GPA.

As an HP Indigo Preferred Partner, GPA will continue to help leverage the unmatched capabilities of the HP Indigo press by pioneering new applications. GPA’s ongoing commitment to the HP Indigo community is evidenced by the resources it has committed to help its customers grow their business: the Ultra Digital Swatchbook that includes over 100 printed samples of the latest and most innovative substrates, the Ultra Digital Catalog which features an extensive offering of over 230 in-stock substrates for HP Indigo, a broad line of FSC certified products, dedicated technical and application support, and free 12” x 18” or 13” x 19” product samples of their entire range of products.

“GPA is extremely honored to once again receive the designation of HP Indigo Preferred Partner. GPA's extensive product offering and commitment to the success of the HP Indigo customer is unparalleled. We look forward to ever greater successes in partnership with HP Indigo for years to come,” says Michael Ratcliff, President and Chief Executive Officer, GPA.

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Ricoh C900 Pro

2009-06-13T21:20:00.000-07:00

Caught this video on the tube, KonicaMinolta calls this "fast plastic", however what this really means is that it's sturdier than a steel fram and can take more vibration.

IKON Delivers RICOH Pro C900 Digital Color Printer for Print & Letter Company of San Diego

2009-06-10T20:02:00.000-07:00

IKON Office Solutions, Inc., a Ricoh company, today announced that Print & Letter Company has installed a RICOH Pro C900 digital color printer, giving them greater capacity and enhanced flexibility in meeting their customers’ wide range of printing needs.

With more than 12 years of industry experience, Print & Letter specializes in both commercial and digital printing. Based in San Diego, Print & Letter has a nationwide presence, and works with customers on their printing and fulfillment projects from start to finish — including concept graphic design, offset and digital printing, binding, packaging and complete direct mail and fulfillment services.

“Our philosophy is to exceed our customers’ expectations by combining a superior product with quick turnaround time at an affordable price,” explains Dan Mashburn, President, Print & Letter. “Our processes and equipment are second to none, and we take pride in utilizing the latest innovations in the commercial printing industry.”

As part of their commitment to innovation, Print & Letter is the first in the San Diego area to purchase a RICOH Pro C900, giving them more versatility, faster speeds and better print quality. “Digital printing is the future in the commercial print market,” says Mashburn. “The RICOH Pro C900 allows us to better create solutions for our customers and help meet their business needs. We’re building the future of our company around the capabilities of the RICOH Pro C900 and will be able to offer more robust graphic design and customized collateral via variable data technology. It has proven to be a perfect fit and has met all of our expectations with ease.”

Engineered to meet the demanding needs of the production print environment, the RICOH Pro C900 represents an advancement in efficiency and productivity combining consistent 1200 dpi output with 90 pages-per-minute speed. It utilizes Ricoh’s new image processing technology for unsurpassed quality and fast turnaround times, and can handle a wide range of media, including weight ranges up to 110 lb. cover. Its modular design enables a number of input and output configurations, and offers many production tools for advanced page programming requirements like tabs, inserts, covers and chapter breaks.

“I’m impressed with the RICOH Pro C900’s ease of use and its versatility,” says Mashburn. “It combines fast speed and outstanding quality. In addition, its color is brilliant and consistent, print run after print run. We’ve been very pleased with our results.”

The RICOH Pro C900 is designed to have extremely low maintenance requirements, and is backed by IKON’s team of locally based service and support professionals, along with a team of color and production specialists. IKON has many years of experience in meeting and exceeding the demands of corporate print centers and commercial print businesses. In addition, IKON customers can maximize their color solutions by engaging with IKON’s color and production specialists, and its Professional Services team, who can provide customers with a suite of services and application development, including variable data integration for marketing and personalized communications, advanced color management, forms design, data stream conversion and custom workflow solutions to help improve productivity, reduce turnaround time, and increase efficiencies.

It is this kind of support that led Print & Letter to purchase their RICOH Pro C900 through IKON. “We have received a tremendous amount of support from IKON, from our decision to purchase the RICOH Pro C900 through the delivery, set up and training,” says Mashburn. “They have a lot of ideas on how we can best utilize the machine, and having a team as experienced as they are pushing our creativity is great. They are truly a partner in our planning and success.”

“Our extensive experience in production environments helps us create solutions for our customers like Print & Letter that lead to increased capacity, faster turnaround times, and higher print quality using state-of-the-art technology,” explains Spencer Adamson, Vice President, Production Solutions and Commercial Print, IKON Office Solutions. “With its superior quality, high speed and broad workflow applications, the RICOH Pro C900 sets a new standard in productivity.”

Mashburn agrees. “The RICOH Pro C900 is vital for our future success and gives us more options to fulfill our printing needs. Working with IKON has proven to be a great experience. They fully stand behind their products and are helping us expand the digital printing market to all of our customers.”

About Print & Letter Company

Print & Letter is a pioneer in variable data and variable content printing. They are able to offer solutions to customers that help them grow their business. With consultative selling and a strong work ethic, Print & Letter has been the go to printer during these interesting times. Print & Letter offers ideas and concepts that fit within any budget and get results for customers. Direct mail to posters, banners and business cards, car wraps to boxes, we do it all.

About IKON

IKON Office Solutions, Inc. (www.ikon.com), a Ricoh company, is a leading provider of innovative document management systems and services, enabling customers to improve document workflow and increase efficiency. IKON integrates copiers, printers and MFP technologies, and document management software and systems, to deliver tailored, high-value solutions, implemented and supported by its team of services professionals. IKON leverages the manufacturing and engineering expertise of Ricoh, a more than $20 billion global technology innovator, with the experience and reach of its locally based sales and services teams, to provide end-to-end solutions and one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of document management services, including on-site and off-site managed services, technical service and support, and customized workflow design and implementation.

IKON Office Solutions®, IKON: Document Efficiency at Work®, are trademarks of IKON Office Solutions, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Océ Adds Five New Digital Cutting Tables to Océ ProCut System

2009-06-09T17:27:00.000-07:00

June 9, 2009 – Trumbull, CT – Océ, an international leader in digital document management, today announced the addition of five new digital cutting tables to its Océ ProCutTM system. The additional table models enable shops with larger roll-based inkjet printers to effectively cut and trim media, and provide better support of oversized rigid media that can be used on the Océ Arizona® 350 XT UV flatbed printer, which can print onto rigid media up to 98.4 inches by 120 inches.

Océ ProCut Digital Cutting Tables offer a versatile solution to all finishing needs including trimming and contour-cutting, through-cutting, kiss-cutting, routing and creasing. The tables are suitable for roll media, sheets or rigid substrates up to 1.97 inches thick. Customers can choose from a variety of tables in the following sizes:
Model Size
Océ ProCut 2500 M 51”x 98”
Océ ProCut 2500 L 70” x 98”
Océ ProCut 3200 L 70” x 124”
NEW Océ ProCut 1600 XL 86” x 63”
Océ ProCut 3200 XL 86” x 124”
NEW Océ ProCut 1600 XXL 107” x 63”
NEW Océ ProCut 3200 XXL 107” x 124”
NEW Océ ProCut 1600 XXXL 128” x 63”
NEW Océ ProCut 3200 XXXL 128” x 124”

The Océ ProCut system includes this expanded range of Océ ProCut Digital Cutting Tables to automate cutting operations, Océ ProCut Software for preparing the cut data in a seamless workflow, and expert pre- and post-installation service & support. This complete package reduces labor and materials costs in the finishing stage while enabling customers to maintain high productivity levels and increase profit margins. It also opens the door to new business opportunities as customers can offer a wider range of services to their clients.

New V-cut Tool
Also now available for use on Océ ProCut Digital Cutting Tables is a V-cut tool, a specialized item that enables the creation of three-dimensional structural designs. It is ideal for cutting v-shaped channels into extremely rigid sandwich board. The V-cut tool will cut at a variety of angles on material up to 5/8” thick. Notched boards can then be bent onto their final shapes to create everything from furniture to temporary emergency shelters.

Availability
All models of Océ ProCut digital cutting tables are available for order now for U.S. deliveries.

Océ Display Graphics Systems
Océ Display Graphics Systems is a leading provider of professional, large format solutions for indoor and outdoor color display graphics applications. Océ solutions are specifically designed to enhance the revenue and profit opportunities for service providers by combining hardware with workflow software and the expertise to help companies expand into digital large format color. From extremely high-quality UV curable flatbed printers to outdoor-durable roll-based systems, Océ offers a total solution including hardware, software, imaging supplies, finishing systems, service & support, and financing. Customers benefit in working with a full-service partner they can count on to help their businesses grow.
About Océ
Océ is a leading international provider of digital document management technology and services. The company’s solutions are based on Océ’s advanced software applications that deliver documents and data over internal networks and the Internet to printing devices and archives -- locally and around the world. Supporting the workflow solutions are Océ digital printers and scanners, considered the most reliable and productive in the world. Océ also offers a wide range of display graphics, consulting and outsourcing solutions.

Océ employs around 23,000 people, with 2008 revenues of approximately $4.3 billion, operates in around 100 countries and maintains research and manufacturing centers in the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Romania and Singapore. Océ North America is headquartered in Trumbull, CT, with additional business units in Chicago, IL; New York City; Boca Raton, FL; Salt Lake City, UT and Vancouver, BC. North American revenues represented approximately half of Océ’s worldwide business in 2008, and employment is approximately 10,000. For more information about Océ, visit www.oceusa.com. Outside the U.S., consult http://global.oce.com.

“Océ” and the Océ logo are registered trademarks, and “Océ ProCut” is a trademark of Océ-Technologies B.V. “Océ Arizona” is a registered trademark of Océ Display Graphics Systems. All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of their owners and are respectfully acknowledged.

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Print Production Weekend Notes 6/08/09

2009-06-08T19:49:00.000-07:00

The National Association of Print Leaders (NAPL) economists announced:
- Total production hours are down 14.2%
- 80% of printshops report that payroll hours were lower than a year ago
- 41.5% of shops report that productivity is lower
- Commercial print sales are down 15%
- 80% report decline in output

Kodak announced it will partner with Xeikon. Xeikon, which makes production color systems, will now offer Kodak web-to-print solutions as an option to drive the output.

EFI announced it received three “BEST” awards from BERTL:
- EFI Fiery XF won for color management for wide format color inkjet printers
- EFI Fiery Central
- EFI SendMe
Ricoh now shipping the Pro C550EX and C700EX. As stated in previous newsletter, these are based existing workgroup color MFP, the C6000, but offer accessories to make these able to be sold into the production print space.
- Base MSRPs of $58,840 & $67,240
- C550EX offers 55ppm full color and 60ppm b/w
- C700EX offers 70ppm full color and 75ppm b/w
- uses polymerized toner (Ricoh PxP)
- uses 4 tandem OPC drum design
- has two 160GB hard drives
- Uses engines from the MP C6000 and C7500 mid-range color MFPs, which compete against
the Konica Minolta bizhub C552 & C652
- Offers the EFI Fiery E8100 print controller
- Supports up to only 80lb. cover in the paper drawers
- will auto duplex up to 90lb index only
- 110lb. cover stock must be placed in the bypass of the RT4000 large capacity deck for $4780.00
- Standard paper capacity is 5,300 sheets
- Finishing options include stapling, hole-punch, GBC punch, booklet maker and three ring binding
- SR4010 fifty sheet stapling finisher for $3150.00
- SR4020 fifty sheet staple and 20 sheet booklet maker for $5460.00
- SR5000 one hundred sheet stapling finisher for $5830.00
- Tab sheet holder for $47.00
- Hole punch kit for $920.00
- Cover insertion unit for $1160.00
- Z-folding unit for $7350.00
- 100 sheet document feeder comes standard
- Will be marketed with color click pricing as low as $0.0495, single click 11”x17”,
and b/w clicks as low as $0.0132.
- Designed to compete against the Konica Minolta PRO C5501 & C6501 systems
- 600x600dpi, but does not offer true 8 bits per pixel imaging

HP showcases 30-inch Inkjet Web Press

2009-05-12T04:18:00.000-07:00

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EFI Reports Huge Success at ISA International Sign Expo

2009-05-11T19:48:00.000-07:00

EFI Reports Huge Success at ISA International Sign Expo
Investing in the Show’s Largest Booth Pays Off

FOSTER CITY, CA -- April 30, 2009 -- EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), the world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, saw a fantastic return on their investment in the ISA International Sign Expo in Las Vegas, where the company’s booth was the show’s largest. Included in EFI’s lineup of revolutionary technology were the new VUTEk® GS3200 3.2-meter hybrid and GS5000r 5-meter roll-to-roll superwide format UV printers, the just-announced Rastek™ T660 wide-format UV flatbed, and demonstrations of EFI’s legendary integrated digital workflows.

“Those attending this year’s ISA show were there to get business done, and were asking questions they have never asked before,” said Frank Mallozzi, senior vice president, worldwide sales and marketing, EFI. “Purchasers were asking smart questions about color management and workflow solutions, and were interested in understanding how to manage their shops more efficiently and productively, which is where EFI has its strengths. Having the largest booth and incredible new products at this year’s show really helped drive traffic, which translated to an impressive number of leads and sales directly from the show floor.”

EFI’s VUTEk GS3200 and GS5000r on Display for the First Time

The VUTEk GS3200 and GS5000r are revolutionary new printers that are redefining superwide. The GS3200 produces superior photorealistic images at speeds previously unattainable from a superwide hybrid UV digital printer, and the GS5000r redefines 5-meter roll-to-roll printing by delivering exceptional Point-of-Purchase (POP)-quality graphics at billboard speed. These uncompromising printers extend the range of applications that can be produced on superwide printers, and allow EFI customers to set new standards for quality and speed. The response to these new products from ISA attendees was overwhelming – both products drew huge crowds for the duration of the show.

“We needed more production to keep up with demand, and after hearing great reviews, we went to ISA with the goal of seeing the GS3200 in operation,” said EFI customer Wes Shinn, general manager, PVS Instore Graphics, Portland, Oregon. “When I saw that it was functioning at the promised speeds and quality – that was all the verification I needed to buy one. I’m very excited about this technology and what it will bring to our business. This printer will help us grow by leaps and bounds.”

EFI’s New Rastek T660 UV Flatbed Announced at ISA

Also drawing crowds to EFI’s booth was the new Rastek T660 UV flatbed, which was announced at the show. EFI’s newest Rastek printer is causing excitement among print businesses for its best-in-class image quality and affordability, making it the best way for businesses to quickly and profitably expand into the fast-growing wide-format market. Because the T660 has been optimized for over a dozen substrates, including glass and aluminum, this versatile printer gives businesses the capacity to provide a wide range of applications, including indoor and outdoor signage, display and exhibition graphics, POP advertisements, and even short-run packaging and prototyping.

EFI Demonstrates Integrated Digital Workflows

Though ISA is primarily a hardware show, demonstrations of EFI’s award-winning APPS solutions, including EFI Digital StoreFront®, Fiery® XF and EFI Pace™, were crowd-pleasers as they epitomize digital integration from creation to print. These tools provide EFI customers with the foundation needed to maximize profit potential through resource allocation, electronic forms and automated management and processing.

“It was great to see so many well informed and savvy customers at the ISA show,” added Mallozzi. “The caliber of attendees was stellar, they were looking for solutions that would allow them to thrive in this economy and give their customers the highest quality output available.

For more information about EFI solutions, including VUTEk superwide printers, Rastek wide-format printers, and EFI Web-to-Print, RIP or Print MIS solutions, visit www.efi.com.

About EFI

EFI™ (www.efi.com) is the world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation. EFI's award-winning solutions, integrated from creation to print, deliver increased performance, cost savings and productivity. The company's robust product portfolio includes Fiery® digital color print servers; VUTEk® superwide digital inkjet printers, UV and solvent inks; Rastek™ UV wide-format inkjet printers; Jetrion® industrial inkjet printing systems; print production workflow and management information software; and corporate printing solutions. EFI maintains 23 offices worldwide.

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EFI, Fiery, and VUTEk, and Jetrion are registered trademarks of Electronics For Imaging, Inc. in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and/or certain other foreign jurisdictions. Rastek is a registered trademark of Electronics For Imaging, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

InfoPrint & Ricoh Solutions Appoints Daisuke Segawa its new Chief Executive

2009-05-06T19:56:00.000-07:00

BOULDER, CO—05/06/09—Daisuke Segawa has been appointed the new CEO & President of InfoPrint Solutions Co., a joint venture between IBM and Ricoh. Segawa was instrumental in the formation of the joint venture and moves into this new role from his former position as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Strategy, Planning & Transformation for InfoPrint. He is also a long-time Ricoh executive and member of the InfoPrint Board of Managers.

Segawa takes over the position from Tony Romero, who was President & CEO, and had been leading InfoPrint since the launch of the company in June 2007. Under Romero’s direction, the company is in a strong position in its core business areas of solutions offerings, (Transpromo, Automated Document Factory) and continuous forms color (InfoPrint 5000) to name but a few.

The company’s long-term plan has always been to pass the reigns over to a Ricoh executive when the time was right, and Romero — along with the Board of Managers of InfoPrint which is made up of IBM and Ricoh representatives -- believe the logical time for this change is now as we move into the final year of our Joint Venture agreement. On a related note, Jeff Paterra, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Technology & Solutions Development of InfoPrint, has been named to the Board of Managers.

Hewlett Packard now shipping Indigo 7000 production

2009-05-03T19:00:00.000-07:00

- Hewlett Packard is now shipping the new Indigo 7000 production color system featuring:
- 120ppm full color top speed
- 240ppm top speed for one or two color
- 812x1219dpi (8 bits per pixel imaging)
- Up to 180lpi
- Uses 22 beam laser print head
- Advertised as using ElectroInk (similar to toner suspended in a liquid)
- Touch screen color LCD control panel
- Built-in densitomer to calibrate output as it exits print engine
- Uses fuser oil
- 13”x19” max sheet size
- maximum image size of 12.48”x18.26”
- Up to 130lb. coated cover, or 120lb. uncoated cover, up to 16pt. thickness
- comes standard with 4 paper drawers for total of 6100 sheets
- auto duplex standard
- besides cyan/magenta/yellow/black, can also add orange and violet
- Pantone certified (can match up to 97% of Pantone colors)
- requires 400volt/63amp circuit
- weighs 7,275lbs.
- Print controller offers PostScript print driver only (this is odd, since HP invented the PCL print driver, and competitor, Adobe, invented the PostScript print driver)
- Optional Creo print server
- optional paper deck has three 1800 sheet paper drawers
- optional stacker output system

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Ricoh PRO C550EX and PRO C700EX Review

2009-04-20T18:10:00.000-07:00

More details on the new Ricoh PRO C550EX and PRO C700EX copier, which Ricoh is billing as “production” devices:

- Base MSRPs of $54,290 & $62,690
- C550EX offers 55ppm full color and 60ppm b/w
- C700EX offers 70ppm full color and 75ppm b/w
- Uses engines from the MP C6000 and C7500 mid-range color MFPs (which compete against the the Konica Minolta bizhub C552 & C652)(these are NOT slowed down version of the C900)
- 4 tandem OPC drum design
- uses PxP polymerized toner (does not use fuser oil like the faster Ricoh C900 system)
- comes standard with 320GB hard drive copier memory
- 600x600dpi (does NOT offer true 8 bits per pixel imaging)
- Up to 90 second warmup time
- Up to 7.5 second first copy out time
- Base MSRP includes external EFI Fiery E8100 print controller
- 2.13GHz processor
- 2GB RAM & 160GB hard drive
- Standard paper supply holds up to 3,300 sheets
- Top drawer holds two letter-size 1,100 sheet stacks
- Second and third drawer each holds up to 550 sheets
- maximum paper size of 12”x18”
- Supports up to only 80lb. cover in the paper drawers
- 110lb. cover stock must be placed in the bypass of the RT4000 large capacity
deck for $4780.00
- Auto duplex supports up to 90lb. index only
- Finishing options include stapling, hole-punch, GBC punch, booklet maker and three ring binding
- SR4010 fifty sheet stapling finisher for $3150.00
- SR4020 fifty sheet staple and 30 sheet booklet maker for $5460.00
- SR5000 one hundred sheet stapling finisher for $5830.00
- Tab sheet holder for $47.00
- Hole punch kit for $920.00
- Cover insertion unit for $1160.00
- Z-folding unit for $7350.00
- RB5000 ring binder punches holes and places rings in paper (does not use vinyl ring binders)
- either 50 or 100 page letter-size sets (20lb. bond paper)
- White or black rings
- 75 ring sets per cartridge
- Holds up to two sets before needing emptying
- 100 sheet document feeder comes standard
- Auto duplex standard
- Rumor that it will be marketed with color click pricing as low as $0.0495, single click 11”x17”,

Ricoh Review of EFI Digital StoreFront 4.0

2009-04-15T16:58:00.000-07:00

Ricoh is pleased to announce the release of the new version of EFI’s Digital StoreFront 4.0 Series. Digital StoreFront (DSF) is EFI’s Web-to-Print platform, which offers print service providers a Web-enabled onramp to their production workflow. DSF extends printers’ print products and services to their customer’s desktops via a configurable Web presence. Printers provide a single shopping site for all their products and services, while benefiting from a single production funnel to manage all print related e-commerce. DSF can be deployed either in a Customer-Hosted Model or as an ASP EFI-Hosted Service.

What’s New/Different

Static and Non-Print Product Inventory support
Fulfillment support with EFI MIS Systems
Superwide Format Ordering with Background File Upload
Fiery XF support for integration with VUTEk, Rastek, Jetrion and other supported Inkjet devices
Enhanced Dynamic Document Preview that shows finishing options, tabs and more for online preview and approval
Flash Image Support for StoreFronts to create dynamic storefronts
Shipping Cost Calculator with integration to Auction Inc.
Support for 3rd party tax integration
PayPal WebSite Payments Pro support
VDP enhancement with Multi-Column Data Sets and Image Galleries

Benefits

Online job submission capabilities and more.
Integrate seamlessly with other EFI™ solutions.
Give customers product visibility with DSF's graphical preview.
Support and sell wide and superwide format services.
Capitalize on greater VDP power through a rich DSF experience.

Xerox Brings Collection of Digital Technology, Software and Business "Know How" to On Demand

2009-04-14T20:17:00.000-07:00

Launches high-speed black-and-white system; expands business development services
Names 25-year industry veteran as head of worldwide graphic communications business
Offers "Chat Live" with Xerox Innovation Group to gather input on future Xerox technology developments Hosts Real Business Live! presentations in the booth to help print providers learn how to grow through automation, productivity and new applications.

PHILADELPHIA, March 31, 2009 - Maintaining a relentless focus on the graphic communications industry, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) unveils advanced printing and workflow products and business development services to arm print providers with the expertise to stay viable and succeed in a challenging economy.

Driving the company's efforts in the printing industry is Gina Testa, newly-appointed vice president, Worldwide Graphic Communications Industry Business. Testa brings more than 25 years of experience in financial, operational, product delivery and marketing roles to the position. She created Xerox's ProfitAccelerator(r) portfolio when she served as vice president of Xerox's Channel and Customer Business Development.

"While other vendors in the document imaging industry are limiting their presence at On Demand, Xerox is demonstrating its ability to support the graphic communications market with a mix of innovation, proven technology, software and services that help print providers capitalize on digital opportunities," said Testa.

New Offerings at On Demand

Xerox launches a host of offerings, many of which are on display at On Demand in booth No. 2000:

Powerful Digital Technology

Printing 200 black-and-white images per minute, the Xerox Nuvera(r) 200 EA Perfecting Production System excels at producing applications that require high image quality and sharp halftones, such as technical manuals, bills/statements and books.

Shown as a technology demo, EX Print Server, powered by Fiery(r), and Command Workstation for the first time can connect directly to the iGen4(tm) press to maximize productivity and deliver outstanding color accuracy and consistency with automated color management workflow.

Soon to be available for iGen4 and iGen3(r) presses, Device Link Integrator enables direct importing of profiles from ORIS Press Matcher Pro into Xerox FreeFlow(r) Print Server. These new features from Xerox and its business partner CGS Publishing Technologies International allow customers to use the full complement of FreeFlow Print Server color management and file submission features.

A variety of finishing options for the Xerox 700 Digital Color Press and 4112(tm)/4127(tm) family of products help print providers grow their business by expanding the range of applications that can be created, such as professionally finished calendars, brochures and booklets.

Tools to Make Workflow More Efficient

Xerox FreeFlow Web Services 7.0, powered by Press-sense(tm) is a complete online print solution that lets print providers process job orders, manage production and stay connected with their customers. For print buyers, version 7.0 offers personalization capabilities and 24-hour access to quotes, PDF proofs and job status reports.

Smart Business Development Support

Two New Business of Printing(r) Business Development Services workshops will give print providers valuable marketing and financial insight.
The Value Based Pricing workshop explores "value-based" versus "cost-plus" pricing. Print providers will learn how to capture incremental revenue on non-print services, such as database management, consulting, creative, mailing and fulfillment services.
The How to Sell Direct Mail workshop provides the nuts and bolts to build and manage a successful direct-mail business, including how to produce simple to complex direct-mail applications and creating an effective marketing sales strategy.

Key Events

Sophie Vandebroek, Xerox's chief technology officer, will deliver an On Demand keynote address titled "Turning Inspiration into Critical Customer Assets," on Wednesday, April 1 from 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. in room 204 of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Vandebroek will share how Xerox researchers dream with their customers to create the next generation of marking, materials, systems and services innovation.

Real Business Live! presentations are available throughout the show in the Xerox booth on topics that help print providers become more efficient and effective - including color management, specialty imaging and touch-free workflows. Also scheduled are two special presentations by printing industry economist Dr. Joe Webb about renewing the printing industry. Attendees will also have a chance to "Chat Live" with members of the Xerox Innovation Group and provide input on future Xerox technology developments.

Print Production "Weekend Notes" 4/12/09

2009-04-13T05:30:00.000-07:00

4-12-09

The following is a quick review of print production news from various trade publications.

Xerox announced it sold an iGen4 production color system at Blue Star, a print shop in Australia. It also sold them a Nuvera 288 b/w system.

PrintShop Mail, a product of Objectif Lune, won award for best variable data software from the European Digital Press Association.

Oce’, at the recent OnDemand show, highlighted multiple engines connected together by the Fiery Central system, instead of a MicroPress.

Kodak announced it has placed a NexPress 2500 production color system and DigiMaster EX150 b/w system at Alcom, a print shop in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. The NexPress 2500 also included a NexGloss unit and a Watkiss booklet maker.

Interesting statistics about German offset press maker, Heidelberg
- In last 20 years, sold over 230,000 presses
- World wide share of press consumable market is only 3%
- CEO, Jurgen Rautert, hopes that in ten years, half of company revenues will come from consumables and service
- Will cut another 2500 employees in 2009 to reduce costs
- Plans on future digital color inkjet press system

EFI, maker of Fiery controllers, announced it would take cost cutting measures due to declining revenues:
- Employee salary reductions of 5%
- Management salary reductions of 10-15%
- CEO Guy Gecht’s salary reduced to $527,000
- President Fred Rosenzweig’s salary reduced to $450,000
- CFO John Ritchie’s salary reduced to $279,000

InfoPrint Solutions Launches Monochrome MFPs

2009-04-10T15:44:00.000-07:00

InfoPrint Solutions Launches Monochrome MFPs

Friday, April 10, 2009

Boulder, CO -- InfoPrint Solutions Company, a joint venture between IBM and Ricoh, today announced the launch of the InfoPrint 1930 MFP and InfoPrint 1940 MFP monochrome printers, an important expansion of its broad portfolio of multi-function (MFP) workgroup solutions. These two new entry-level laser models bring to market cost- and time-saving features to meet the business pain points of many small business users. They also emphasize InfoPrint’s drive to include sustainability at the heart of all new technology development with features that save on consumables and energy costs.

Suitable for small- to medium-sized workgroups of about five to 10 users, the InfoPrint 1930 MFP and InfoPrint 1940 MFP can handle robust printing requirements at an attractive price. Both models feature:
- Print speeds of up to 40 pages per minute (ppm)1 letter and 38 ppm1 A4
- Instant warm-up fuser that delivers the first page out in as few as seven seconds
- InfoPrint’s intuitive e-Task interface that requires very little training for ease of use
- A multipurpose feeder to handle a wide variety of media
- A powerful 33.6K fax modem that quickly transmits documents for speedy customer contact
- Optional paper drawers and high-yield cartridges to reduce user intervention
- Duplex scan and copy function that automatically copies two-sided documents

“These new MFP models will serve as an important component in business device optimization solutions, allowing our customers to save money and improve productivity. For example, multiple users can now share printing, copying, faxing and scanning requirements on the same low cost device, resulting in fewer supplies to order, manage and store. And our ongoing drive to reduce our impact on the environment can also reduce the impact on customers’ bottom line by reducing paper and energy costs,” said Paul Preo, Vice President of Distributed Printing Solutions, InfoPrint Solutions Company.

The InfoPrint 1930 MFP and InfoPrint 1940 MFP also feature easy operation and time-saving features to boost productivity, such as:
- Adjustable color touch screen provides one-touch access to functions and features
- Print from and scan to a flash drive with the convenient front USB port
- 50-sheet ADF to handle multi-page documents
- Visual cues such as paper placement indicators to guarantee proper placement of documents
- Robust scan-to capabilities for advanced document management

The new models also showcase new form, color, detail and usability, and a space efficient design that keeps the product size to a minimum while maximizing shipping densities. They also deliver high levels of print quality consistency throughout the printers’ lifecycle.

Sustainability at the heart of all product lines
These new multifunction devices have been designed and manufactured with the environment top of mind. All models will have a unique “Eco-Mode” setting to help reduce energy consumption. A standard duplex printing capability, high yield cartridges and reduced packaging are additional features to help decrease waste and cost. Improvements in scanning technology and the internal airflow handling reduce noise pollution, with a “quiet mode” feature also available to further reduce acoustical noise.

1. Exact speed varies depending on document complexity, system configuration, software application, driver and printer state.

Print Production Weekend Notes 4/5/09

2009-04-07T15:35:00.000-07:00

- Xerox announced a new high speed b/w production print system, called the Nuvera 200 EA featuring
- 200ppm top speed
- 4800x600dpi
- 156 lines per inch
- Uses Xerox Emulsion Aggregate toner (polymerized)
- Pricing not announced

- Oce’ won a “Best of Show” award for production color systems at the recent OnDemand show for showing an EFI MicroPress driving 4 CS665 Pro systems (relabeled Konica Minolta bizhub PRO C6501) at the same time and calling it the Oce’ DC260T Pro.

- Xerox placed one of its $640,000 iGen4 production color devices at MicroPRINT, a print shop in Waltham, Mass.

- EFI announced version 5.0 of its award-winning Command WorkStation interface for its print controllers. Features:
- Operator mistakes reduced up to 30%
- Works with Fiery print controllers which are running version 6.0 operating system
- Displays status of engine, jobs and consumables
- Gain access to info about resources
- Drag and drop features
- Customizable icon tool bar
- Improved job previews
- Fiery SeeQuence Suite option honors job ticket level decisions like complex imposition and make ready

- Xante’ of Alabama is now shipping its Ilumina 502. Details:
- advertised as a “Digital Production Press”
- is actually a relabeled desktop color LED printer from Okidata
- claims it can print on stocks up to 502gsm
- optional extended warranties do not include supplies, including the fusing section cartridge
- top speed of 36ppm full color

- Press maker gets rid of its leader. Albrecht Bolza-Schunemann, president and CEO of Koenig & Bauer (KMBA) of Germany, is out, and replaced by Helge Hansen, the CFO, amidst declining sales of offset presses.

- Latest statistics on the print for pay industry from PIA:
- printing shipments down 4.5%
- number of shops declined by 2,300 locations
- total employment was reduced by 73,800 jobs
- only 39% of printshops reported a sales increase
- 56% of shops reported sales decrease

Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group Announces New Agreement with Canon

2009-04-03T20:29:00.000-07:00

Got this from Google, I was posting so much forgot where it came from, very interesting Canon and Kodak collaborating to develop Creo Color Servers for Canons Color imagePress line. Wonder what else may be in the oven, if you know what I mean!

Powerful CREO Color Servers and Workflow Integrations Demonstrated at ON DEMAND 2009
1 Apr 2009 , Philadelphia, PA : Kodak’s Print On-DemandSolutions Group is proud to announce a new agreement with Canon to develop a new CREO Color Server for the CANON imagePRESS C7000VP, C6000VP and C6000 Digital Presses.

The new server leverages the distinctive heritage of CREO Color Servers to galvanize the position of the imagePRESS line of digital presses in the commercial print, print-for-pay and creative graphic arts markets. This new collaboration enables CANON Digital Press customers to seamlessly integrate with a variety of professional workflows with open connectivity using JDF standards, including KODAK PRINERGY Workflow Solutions. More details are available in the Canon USA booth, #1701.

With this announcement, Canon joins the list of digital print solution providers such as Hewlett-Packard, IKON, Konica Minolta, Océ, and Xerox Corporation that are already driven by a CREO Color Server.

Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group is demonstrating CREO Color Server connectivity between printers that have an alliance with the company and its workflow and VDP (variable data printing) affiliates at ON DEMAND 2009. These connections demonstrate one of the key values that CREO Color Servers bring to the professional digital print market.

“The leadership of CREO Color Servers is demonstrated with multiple connections to digital presses that serve a variety of market segments. We show our open connectivity through advanced workflow integration with many of the companies with which we have an agreement,” said Chris O'Connor, Vice President, Global Business Group, CREO Branded Products. “At AIIM ON DEMAND 09, CREO Color Server technology is powering the industry’s leading printers and presses. In this economically challenging year, CREO Color Servers are the obvious choice for professionals who want to save costs through more efficient and productive operations and grow revenue with unique services that they enable.”

Print Production Weekend Notes

2009-03-31T04:58:00.000-07:00

- German offset press manufacturer Koenig & Bauer (KBA) announced that its orders are down 36.7% due to slow economy. 838 employees will lose their jobs in a cost cutting move.

- German press maker, Heidelberg, announced it will lay off up to 5,000 workers to reduce costs.

- Variable data software maker, XMPie, announced a new option, called “Personaleffect E-Media”, which generates personal URLs. When a direct mail piece is generated, the prospects name is created into a website, that the end user can enter to respond to the offer.

- Former Xerox workers have reached a preliminary settlement against their former employer over benefits they claim they should have received. The U.S. District Court approved a $51 million settlement.

- Xerox announced new options for its 700 Digital Color Press:
- SquareFold Trimmer Module that creases a cover and trims face of booklets. The cover is creased so that the booklet has a square spine.
- FreeFlow Print Server Version 7 (Xerox branded print controller)
- GBC AdvancedPunch

RISO HC ComColor Printer Introduction

2009-03-28T20:50:00.000-07:00

Fantastic system for Print Shops who specialize in newsletters, booklets and also need a low per page cost. Check out the video!

Plockmatic BK5010 Production Booklet Maker

2009-03-28T10:23:00.000-07:00

Found this on you tube, nice little video for Print4Pay for Plockmatic BK5010, Trimmer, Cover Feeder and Book Folder. Enjoy!

Xerox's New Web-to-Print Service Helps Print Providers Take on More Jobs

2009-03-27T14:16:00.000-07:00

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Mar 27, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Online printing is now more automated, customized and easier to deliver thanks to Xerox Corporation's (XRX:Xerox Corporation
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Part of Xerox's FreeFlow(R) Digital Workflow Collection, Web Services 7.0 is a complete online print solution that lets print providers process job orders, manage production and stay connected with their customers. For print buyers, version 7.0 offers personalization capabilities and 24-hour access to quotes, PDF proofs and job status reports.
"The ability to automate the process from job submission to delivery not only frees up administrative and scheduling time for print operators, it enables them to grow business and increase revenue by taking on more jobs," said Deb Cantabene, vice president, Workflow and Solutions Marketing, Xerox Corporation. "Web Services 7.0 rolls everything a print provider needs into one package - eliminating multiple vendors and headaches."
Customers looking to personalize jobs will benefit from Web Services 7.0's ability to support basic text and image customization with interactive previews. For example, real estate agents can log-on to the Web portal and submit personalized orders, such as business cards, sell sheets and collateral materials. Jobs adhere to the pre-determined brand standards of the real estate company and agents can view their proofs prior to printing.
With no HTML programming needed to set-up or implement Web Services 7.0, print providers can easily create personalized customer templates, offer cross-market products, promote new services and stay relevant with their customers.
Web Services 7.0 also can integrate with the following enhanced customization tools:
-- VIPP(R) (Variable Information PostScript Printware) Emitter, Xerox software for producing customized print jobs, makes it possible for any VIPP-enabled print server to achieve optimal variable printing.
-- DirectSmile(R) Image Generator incorporates personalized images into a Web Services template.
-- XMPie(R) PersonalEffect(R) Adapter integrates a Web ordering capability for variable campaigns.
On Demand 2009, Booth No. 2000
Xerox will showcase Web Services 7.0 with the Xerox iGen4(TM) Press at On Demand, a major event for the document imaging industry, March 31 through April 2 in Philadelphia.
Pricing and Availability
Web Services 7.0 has a base system list price of $20,000 and is available worldwide immediately.
Customer Contact:
For more information about the Xerox production systems and services, visit http://www.xerox.com/tr/products or call 800-ASK-XEROX.
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Xerox Enhances Finishing Options for Production Systems

2009-03-26T20:03:00.000-07:00

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 26, 2009 -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) has added a number of finishing options to its 700 Digital Color Press and the 4112™/4127™ family of products. The enhancements create more profit opportunities for print providers by expanding the range of professionally finished in-line applications that can be created, such as manuals, calendars, brochures and booklets.
Features now available on the 700 Digital Color Press and the 4112/4127 systems include:

Integrated in-line Xerox SquareFold™ Trimmer Module that creases the cover and performs face trimming to ensure professionally finished booklets and manuals. This optional module creates square spine booklets that lay flat for easy handling, stacking and storing.

FreeFlow™ Print Server version 7, which delivers enhanced color and monochrome image quality, an intuitive interface for simple job submission and customizable security features.

GBC® AdvancedPunch™ that offers a versatile range of in-line punching styles to create documents that are ready for professional mechanical binding. This automates the process of printing, collating and punching to save time, maximize productivity and lower costs.
Also available for the 700 Digital Color Press is the ability to put multiple finishing options in-line - allowing for greater functionality and flexibility to run a wide variety of print jobs with a single integrated system.

At On Demand 2009, Booth No. 2000
Xerox will showcase the capabilities of the 700 Digital Color Press by printing square fold and trimmed booklets, punched calendars and photo applications at On Demand, a major event for the document imaging industry, March 31 through April 2 in Philadelphia. Additionally, new punched, square folded and trimmed booklet application samples will be showcased for the 4112/4127 systems.

Availability
The enhancements for the 4112/4127 devices will be available for worldwide order taking in the second quarter. The Xerox SquareFold Trimmer Module and FreeFlow Print Server version 7 for the 700 Digital Color Press will be available for order taking in North America in May 2009, and worldwide in June 2009. The GBC AdvancedPunch for the 700 Digital Color Press will be available at a later date. Contact a local Xerox sales representative for more details.

Océ Première Collection of New Media

2009-03-25T17:01:00.000-07:00

Océ Première Collection of New Media Launched to Deliver Sustainable Performance

March 25, 2009 – Trumbull, CT – Océ, an international leader in digital document management and delivery solutions, has launched the Océ Première Collection of high quality media designed for robust performance and longevity. The first items in the collection are two Presentation Papers and a Tyvek® material, which have been specifically designed to work with Océ CrystalPointTM imaging technology in the Océ ColorWaveTM 600 printer.

Presentation Paper (Océ 6028 an Océ 6032)
This ultra-white (98 brightness), heavyweight media includes an exceptionally smooth surface that delivers a superior look and feel. It produces rich color prints for high-end proposals, presentations and short-term signage. Presentation Paper is recyclable, and acid and elemental chlorine free (ECF). It is available in 28-lb (105 gsm) and 32-lb (120 gsm) weights and a variety of widths from 24 to 42 inches. These media can also be used in the Océ TDS800, Océ TDS800 Pro, Océ TCS300 and Océ TCS500 printers to produce technical line drawings.

Tyvek (Océ 6007)
The Tyvek material is bright white (97 brightness), lightweight, durable and moisture resistant. It carries an ASTM Class “A” rating for flame resistance and is recyclable. Tyvek is ideal for creating banners, maps, murals, signage instruction sheets, menus, trail guides and more. This 7.5-mil media is available in a variety of widths from 24 to 42 inches.

Océ ColorWave 600 printer with Océ CrystalPoint color technology
The Océ ColorWave 600 is the world’s first wide format color printer based on Océ CrystalPoint technology. This unique technology combines the best of toner and inkjet in one clean and sustainable system. With a print speed of up to 31 seconds per E-sized (36” x 50”) sheet, the Océ ColorWave 600 printer delivers high quality color prints on plain and recycled media. Prints are robust and water-fast for outdoor use making them ideal for a wide range of applications.

With the Océ ColorWave 600 printer, there is no longer a significant difference between color and black & white output when it comes to productivity and print quality. Color output can enable construction and engineering projects to move more quickly through regulatory and approval processes, cutting costs and saving time. The Océ ColorWave 600 printer can also be used to produce short-term display graphics applications such as short-term point-of-purchase displays, courtroom graphics, event posters, architectural project presentations and artist impressions.

Availability
All Océ media are available for order now. For more information, call toll-free 1-800-323-4827. For additional product information, visit www.oceusa.com/imagingsupplies.

Océ Imaging Supplies
Océ Imaging Supplies provides digital display graphics printing materials designed to work with a broad range of inkjet devices, meeting the most demanding printing requirements and assuring successful results with the greatest simplicity. Océ wide format media is designed and manufactured to exacting specifications in order to deliver consistent performance and true color fidelity. Products are sold through a global network of highly qualified dealers and distribution partners. To ensure that the job is done right the first time every time, Océ Imaging Supplies professionals also provide leading edge technical support for every product in its line.
About Océ
Océ is a leading international provider of digital document management technology and services. The company’s solutions are based on Océ’s advanced software applications that deliver documents and data over internal networks and the Internet to printing devices and archives -- locally and around the world. Supporting the workflow solutions are Océ digital printers and scanners, considered the most reliable and productive in the world. Océ also offers a wide range of display graphics, consulting and outsourcing solutions.
Océ employs around 23,000 people, with 2008 revenues of approximately $4.3 billion, operates in more than 90 countries and maintains research and manufacturing centers in the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Romania and Singapore. Océ North America is headquartered in Trumbull, CT, with additional business units in Chicago, IL; New York City; Boca Raton, FL; Salt Lake City, UT and Vancouver, BC. North American revenues represented approximately half of Océ’s worldwide business in 2008, and employment is approximately 10,000. For more information about Océ, visit www.oceusa.com. Outside the U.S., consult http://global.oce.com.
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Listing information for this release:
Océ North America
Imaging Supplies Division
5450 North Cumberland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60656
Imaging Supplies main tel 800-323-4827
web www.oceusa.com/imagingsupplies
email us.info@oce.com

“Océ” and the Océ logo are registered trademarks, and “Océ CrystalPoint” and “Océ ColorWave” are trademarks of Océ-Technologies B.V. All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of their owners and are respectfully acknowledged.

Konica to preview bizhub Pro 1200

2009-03-23T19:51:00.000-07:00

Got this from Printweek , seems like another winner in the Print Production line. I'll see if they are showing this at "On Demand" in Phili.

Tim Sheahan, printweek.com, 23 March 2009

Konica Minolta is set to preview its new digital mono bizhub Pro 1200 machine when it exhibits at Northprint next month.

The digital manufacturer will also launch the light production bizhub Pro 950 printer at the show under the theme ‘Black is Back’.

The Pro 1200 can output up to 120 prints a minute and features in-line finishing while the Pro 950 offers speeds of 95 pages a minute with monthly volumes up to 750,000.

Konica Minolta will also exhibit its bizhub Pro 2500P and recently-launched bizhub Pro C65hc at the 21-23 April event.

Clare Revell, head of production print at Konica Minolta, said: "We see the show as a fantastic opportunity to share our latest technologies with our customers to help develop their businesses. As ever Konica Minolta is proud to be able to support the print industry."

Weekend Production Print Notes

2009-03-23T16:31:00.000-07:00

Hewlett Packard announced it will temporarily shut down its Indigo production color system plant in Kiryat Gat, Israel for up to three months. There is a concern that the shut down may be permanent according to Israel newspaper, GLOBES.

Canon announced that it has sold an imagePRESS C6000 production color system to a Century 21 Real Estate office in Chicago, where it will be used to produce marketing materials and color postcards.

Canon announced it has authorized Agfa Graphics to resell its imagePRESS production color systems to increase sales to graphic arts markets.

Xerox announced it sold an iGen4 production color system to Gabriel Group, a printshop in St. Louis, MO.

Oce’ announced it is shipping two new high speed color inkjet production systems, the JetStream 500 (505ppm) and the JetStream 1000 (1070ppm). Pricing not announced.

Oce’ now shipping the ColorStream 9000 color laser production system, running at 168ppm. Pricing not announced.

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Canon imagePRESS C7000VP

2009-03-22T06:29:00.001-07:00

Thought, I'd also get Canon's entries also, enjoy the video. End user tells about their needs for digital printing and how the imagePress fit those needs.

Ricoh Production Printing

2009-03-21T20:05:00.001-07:00

Check it out, my first post on P4P Suites. Enjoy!!